A one-year-old girl from Ingham County has been diagnosed with measles, potentially exposing others at seven locations between April 4 and 8. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention describe measles as a highly contagious disease spread through person-to-person contact and the air.
According to Dr. Nike Shoyinka, Ingham County Medical Health Officer, “Measles is highly contagious and can lead to severe complications, especially in young children, pregnant individuals, and those with weakened immune systems.” The child visited various locations during her illness, including Tractor Supply, Okemos Farmer’s Market, Aldi, Towar Hart Baptist Church, Toscana Restaurant, Michigan State University Community Music School, and the University of Michigan Health Sparrow Lansing Emergency Department.
People who may have been exposed to measles should monitor themselves for symptoms, which include a high fever, cough, runny nose, red and watery eyes, tiny white spots inside the mouth, and a red rash on the face and rest of the body. The Ingham County Health Department is urging residents to check their vaccination status and contact a healthcare provider if symptoms appear.
The measles vaccine is available at the county’s immunization clinic in Lansing and is roughly 97% effective in preventing measles infection. Residents are encouraged to schedule an appointment for vaccination to protect themselves from serious health complications.
Source: https://eu.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2025/04/15/1-year-old-girl-in-ingham-county-is-states-fifth-measles-case/83098863007