Washtenaw County reports fourth suspected measles case, lists exposure locations

Washtenaw County Health Department announced a fourth suspected case of measles Saturday and published new exposure locations and times.

The latest case is a close contact of the first case announced March 11. Laboratory testing has not yet confirmed measles for this case.

“There is a limited time after a potential measles exposure when we can offer vaccine or medication to prevent infection,” said Juan Luis Marquez, MD, MPH, medical director with Washtenaw County Health Department in a news release. “We are announcing this suspect case immediately because the last day for exposed infants and pregnant or immunocompromised individuals to receive preventative IG treatment is Monday.”…

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