March 14, 2019, Pontiac, Mich. – As the investigation of a confirmed case of travel-related measles continues, additional information has become available that allowed Oakland County Health Division to provide precise locations, dates, and times of potential exposures. Updated information is as follows:
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Ahavas Olam Torah Center: 15620 W. 10 Mile Road in Southfield
- Fri., March 8, 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
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Congregation Ahavas Yisroel: 25952 Greenfield Road in Oak Park
- Wed., March 6, Fri., March 8, and March 10 - March 13 after 9:00 a.m
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Congregation Yagdil Torah: 17100 W. 10 Mile Road in Southfield
- Tues., March 5, Wed., March 6, Thurs., March 7, and Sun., March 10 after 10:00 p.m.
- Sat., March 9 – All Day
- Mon., March 11 and Tues., March 12 after 7:00 p.m.
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Dovid ben Nuchim – Aish Kodesh: 14800 Lincoln St, Oak Park
- Tues., March 5 and Wed., March 6, 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
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Jerusalem Pizza: 26025 Greenfield Road, Southfield
- Tues., March 12 and Wed., March 13, 11:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
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Kollel Institute of Greater Detroit: 15230 Lincoln Street, Oak Park
- Thurs., March 7, after 8:30 a.m.
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Lincoln Liquor & Rx: 25901 Coolidge Highway, Oak Park
- Fri., March 8, 12:20 - 2:45 p.m.
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Mikveh Israel Inc.: 15116 W. 10 Mile Road in Oak Park
- Fri., March 8, after 4:00 p.m.
- Mon., March 11, after 11:30 a.m.
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One Stop Kosher Market: 25155 Greenfield Road in Southfield
- Wed., March 6, 2:00- 5:00 p.m.
- Fri., March 8, 12:30 – 3:30 p.m.
- Tues., March 12, 12:00 – 3:00 p.m.
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Yeshiva Gedolah of Greater Detroit (Synagogue): 24600 Greenfield Road in Oak Park
- Thurs., March 7, after 2:00 p.m.
- Sun., March 10, 2:00 – 6:00 p.m.
- Wed., March 11, after 6:15 p.m.
Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
Vaccine prophylaxis is effective within 72 hours of exposure. In addition, Immune Globulin (Ig) treatment is effective within 6 days of exposure for high-risk individuals. Talk to your preferred healthcare provider to determine if Ig is right for you and if it is available. High-risk individuals include those who are unvaccinated or unsure about vaccination status, pregnant women and those who are immune-compromised (have a weakened immune system due to illness and disease like diabetes or HIV, malnutrition, and/or medications). Individuals born before 1957 are considered immune.
Individuals who were possibly exposed are advised to watch for symptoms for 21 days after exposure. If symptoms develop, it is crucial to call ahead to the healthcare provider you plan to visit so they can take precautions to prevent exposure in other individuals.
Measles is a highly contagious, vaccine-preventable disease that is spread by direct person-to-person contact, and through the air by a contagious person sneezing or coughing. The virus can live for up to two hours in the air where the infected person coughed or sneezed. Symptoms of measles usually begin 7-14 days after exposure, but can appear up to 21 days after exposure and may include:
- High fever (may spike to over 104˚F)
- Cough
- Runny nose
- Red, watery eyes (conjunctivitis)
- Tiny white spots on the inner cheeks, gums, and roof of the mouth (Koplik Spots) 2-3 days after symptoms begin
- A rash that is red, raised, blotchy; usually starts on face, spreads to trunk, arms, and legs 3-5 days after symptoms begin
The MMR vaccine is available through some health providers, Oakland County Health Division offices in Southfield and Pontiac, and many pharmacies. Health Division offices are located at the following addresses:
- North Oakland Health Center, 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Building 34 East, Pontiac
- South Oakland Health Center, 27725 Greenfield Road, Southfield
The MMR vaccine is a two-dose series and costs $71 per dose. There is a $7 fee per vaccination, per client. The Health Division accepts Medicaid, Medicare, Vaccines for Children (VFC) program, cash, and credit. VFC offers vaccines at no cost for eligible children. There are additional fees for credit card payments. No one will be denied access due to inability to pay. There is a discounted/sliding fee schedule available.
For more information about measles, visit www.oakgov.com/health or call Nurse on Call at 800-848- 5533, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. For up-to-date public health information, follow @publichealthOC on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest.
For media inquiries only, please contact Leigh-Anne Stafford, health officer for Oakland County Health Division, at (248) 858-1410.
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