Health Department confirms 7th measles case in Washtenaw

submitted by Susan Ringler-Cerniglia, Washtenaw County Health Department

Washtenaw County Health Department (WCHD) is confirming a seventh case of measles in a Washtenaw County unvaccinated child who was a close contact of the first case reported on March 11. Unfortunately, this most recent case may have exposed others at a local health care facility.

Additionally, the suspect case announced on March 21 is now a confirmed case. This means the public exposure locations for March 17 (Washtenaw Community College and Kroger on Whittaker Rd) are confirmed as possible measles exposure locations…

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