JACKSON COUNTY, MI – A case of measles has been reported within the Jackson County space and well being officers are warning residents of potential publicity.The potential publicity was reported between 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, March 10, at Henry Ford Jackson Hospital’s emergency division, 205 N. East Ave. That is associated to a case in Washtenaw County, Jackson County Well being Division officers mentioned in a press release Friday, March 22.Associated: 2nd measles case reported in Washtenaw County. Officers warn of publicity spots Anybody probably uncovered to the measles case ought to monitor themselves for signs for 21 days after publicity, officers mentioned. If signs develop, well being officers advocate calling a physician, pressing care or hospital earlier than searching for therapy to keep away from exposing others, officers mentioned.Signs normally start between seven to 14 days after publicity and might embody:A excessive fever, which can spike to over 104 degreesCoughRunny noseRed, watery eyesTiny white spots on the inside cheeks, gums and roof of the mouth two to 3 days after signs beginA rash that’s pink, raised and blotchy, normally beginning on the face and spreading to the torso, legs and arms three to 5 days after signs beginThe Jackson County Well being Division is working carefully with the Michigan Division of Well being and Human Companies, Henry Ford Jackson Hospital and the Washtenaw County Well being Division to analyze the state of affairs and stop extra instances. The case particular person is following all isolation protocols, Jackson County Well being Division, officers mentioned.Residents are inspired to succeed in out to their well being care supplier, pharmacy or the Jackson County Well being Division at 517-768-1664 for vaccination and steerage. Since greater than 72 hours have handed because the potential publicity, it’s too late for instant vaccination to forestall an infection, officers mentioned.The measles vaccine is extremely efficient and supplies long-lasting safety. Vaccinated individuals are unlikely to be contaminated, with simply three in each 100 uncovered to measles changing into sick if they arrive into contact with the virus, in line with the U.S. Facilities for Illness Management and Prevention.With the chance for group unfold, anybody not totally vaccinated towards measles is inspired to take action as quickly as potential. To confirm their vaccination standing, residents are inspired to contact their well being care supplier or the Jackson County Well being Division, officers mentioned.Vaccination is offered from healthcare suppliers, pharmacies and the Jackson County Well being Division. Kids eligible for the Vaccines for Kids program could obtain the vaccine from a supplier enrolled in that program for gratis, officers mentioned.Circumstances are growing throughout the U.S. and outbreaks are occurring nationally and globally. Along with latest Michigan instances, over 40 measles instances have been reported 15 different states up to now in 2024, officers mentioned.Michigan noticed the primary confirmed case of measles since 2019 in February in Oakland County, and since instances have since additionally been reported in Wayne and Washtenaw counties.Extra details about measles sources and vaccines could be discovered on the Jackson County Well being Division’s web site.Need extra Jackson-area information? Bookmark the native Jackson information web page or join the free “3@3 Jackson” each day e-newsletter.Extra from The Jackson Citizen Patriot