The outbreak of measles exposure in Metro Detroit has now spread to Oakland, Wayne and Macomb County with 22 confirmed cases.
- Measles exposure location confirmed in Macomb County
- Experts say confirmed cases of measles in Oakland County may just be tip of the iceberg
- Ask Dr. Nandi: When should we really be worried about the measles?
Measles is an extremely contagious disease caused by a virus that spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Measles starts with fever and soon causes a cough, runny nose and red eyes before a rash of tiny, red spots occurs.
The metro Detroit outbreak has been linked to a person who was visiting from Israel two weeks ago and had stayed in New York, where there's a measles outbreak.
Officials say people may have been exposed this month in Detroit and in the suburbs of Oak Park, Berkley, Farmington Hills, Royal Oak and Southfield, including at synagogues, Jewish educational institutions, a hospital and grocery stores and just Thursday, exposure to the virus was confirmed in Macomb County at Bank of America at 45194 Romeo Plank Road.
Vaccination
The CDC recommends children get two doses of MMR vaccine, starting with the first dose at 12 through 15 months of age, and the second dose at 4 through 6 years of age. Children can receive the second dose earlier as long as it is at least 28 days after the first dose. Adults who do not have evidence of immunity should get at least one dose of MMR vaccine. Pregnant women should not get MMR vaccine.
Vaccination Clinics in Metro Detroit
NOTE: If you believe you are experiencing symptoms of measles call the emergency room or physicians office before you arrive so doctors can take the steps needed to protect other patients from possible exposure.
Macomb County:
MT. Clemens/Central Health Service Center
43525 Elizabeth Road, Mount Clemens, MI 48043
(586) 469-5372
Monday
- 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (TB testing available)
Wednesday
- 8:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. (TB testing available until 4:30)
Thursday
- 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (NO TB testing available; can read results only)
No clinic Tuesday and Friday*
- open 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. third Friday of every month
Southeast Family Resource Center
25401 Harper, St. Clair Shores, MI 48081
(586) 466-6800
Monday
- 8:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. (TB testing available until 4:30)
Tuesday and Friday* (TB testing available)
- 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
* Closed for Immunizations & TB testing third Friday of every month
Southwest Health Center
27690 Van Dyke, Warren, MI 48093
(586) 465-8537
Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday*
- 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (TB testing available)
- Open 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. third Friday of every month
Thursday
- 8:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. (NO TB testing available; can read results only)
Oakland County
The Oakland County Health Division is offering vaccination at their offices in Southfield and Pontiac on Monday from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Tuesday to Friday from 8:30 a.m.to 5 p.m.
- North Oakland Health Center, 1200 North Telegraph Road, Building 34 East, Pontiac
- South Oakland Health Center, 27725 Greenfield Road, Southfield
Wayne County
The Wayne County Health Department also offers walk-in vaccination at 33030 Van Born Road in Wayne on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8-11 a.m. and 12:30-4 p.m. and on Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 3:30-7 p.m. Call 734-727-7101 for more information.
Below is a list of locations potentially exposed to the measles virus:
March 23
Yeshiva Gedolah of Greater Detroit: 24600 Greenfield Rd., Oak Park, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
March 22
Aldi: 26300 Greenfield Rd, Oak Park, 1:15 – 4:00 p.m.
Yeshiva Gedolah of Greater Detroit: 24600 Greenfield Rd., Oak Park, 7:00 – 9:30 p.m.
Berkley Urgent Care: 3270 Greenfield Rd, Berkley, Noon – 4:00 p.m.
Congregation Shomrey Emunah: 25451 Southfield Rd, Southfield,7:30 – 10:00 p.m.
One Stop Kosher Food Market: 25155 Greenfield Rd., Southfield, Oak Park, 1:45 – 4:30 p.m.
March 21
Mapleview Liquor at 6084 W. Bloomfield Twp from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak – Emergency Department: 3601 W. 13 Mile Rd., 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Congregation Yagdil Torah: 17100 W 10 Mile Rd, Southfield, 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. and 7:00 – 9:45 p.m.
Dorfman Funeral Home: 30440 West 12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills, 2:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Dovid ben Nuchim: 14800 Lincoln St, Oak Park, 8:30 – 11:30 p.m.
Yeshiva Beth Yahuda: 15751 Lincoln Dr, Southfield, 8:15 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. and 8:45 p.m. – 12:45 a.m.
Ohr HaTorah Synagogue: 15150 W. 10 Mile Rd, Oak Park, 8:00 – 11:30 a.m. and 2:45 – 5:30 p.m.
March 20
Beaumont Reference Laboratory: 3601 13 Mile Rd., Royal Oak, After 3:00 p.m.
Providence Park Novi Medical Building: 26850 Providence Parkway, Novi, after 1:00 p.m.
Brede, Inc.: 19000 Glendale Ave., Detroit, 12:00 -7:30 p.m.
Aldi: 26300 Greenfield Rd, Oak Park, All Day
Kollel Institute of Greater Detroit: 15230 Lincoln St., Oak Park, 8:20 – 11:20 a.m.
Meijer: 5150 Coolidge Hwy., Royal Oak, 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Ohr HaTorah Synagogue: 15150 W. 10 Mile Rd, Oak Park, 7:00 – 11:00 p.m.
One Stop Kosher Food Market: 25155 Greenfield Rd., Southfield, Oak Park, Noon – 3:30 p.m.
Pointview Products: 46986 Liberty Dr., Wixom, 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Yeshiva Beth Yahuda: 15751 Lincoln Dr, Southfield,10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
March 19
Building at 211 W. Fort St., Detroit, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. This building includes Detroit Economic Club, U.S. Department of Labor, U.S. Passport Office, and more.
March 18
Kroger: 19853 W. 12 Mile Rd., Southfield, 8:00 -11:00 p.m.
Berkley Medical Center: 1695 W. 12 Mile Rd., Berkley, 11:15 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Meijer: 28800 Telegraph Rd., Southfield, 1:00 -4:30p
Yeshivas Darchei Torah School: 21550 W. 12 Mile Rd., Southfield, 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Oakland County Circuit Court Building: 1200 N. Telegraph Rd., Bldg.12E, Pontiac, 1:30 - 5:00 p.m.
ABC Warehouse: 24725 Southfield Rd., Southfield, 3:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Universal Plumbing Supply: 14511 W. 11 Mile Rd., Southfield, 4:40 – 7:30 p.m.
March 17
Yeshivas Darchei Torah School: 21550 W. 12 Mile Rd., Southfield, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Beth Tefilo: 24225 Greenfield Rd., Southfield, 8:00-11:00 a.m.
Lowe’s Home Improvement: 28650 Telegraph Rd., Southfield, 12:20-3:30 p.m.
Lowe’s Home Improvement: 434 W. East 12 Mile Rd., Madison Heights, 3:00-7:00 p.m.
Home Depot: 660 W. 12 Mile Rd., Madison Heights, 4:30 – 7:00 p.m.
March 16
Huntington Woods Minyan: 14130 Balfour St., Oak Park, 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Beth Tefilo: 24225 Greenfield Rd., Southfield, 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
March 15
Young Israel of Oak Park: 15140 W. 10 Mile Rd., Oak Park, After 1:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Kroger, 23675 Greenfield Rd.: Southfield, 12:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Beaumont Reference Lab: 3601 13 Mile Rd., Royal Oak, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
SKLD Bloomfield Hills: 2975 N. Adams Rd., Bloomfield Hills, 12:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Westborn Market: 27659 Woodward Ave., Berkley, 12:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Jax Kar Wash: 27054 Woodward Ave., Royal Oak, 1:00 – 4:00 PM
March 15 – March 18
One Stop Kosher Food Market: 25155 Greenfield Rd., Southfield
March 14 – March 19
Congregation B’Nai Israel: 15400 W. 10 Mile Rd., Oak Park
Ahavas Olam: 15620 W 10 Mile Rd., Southfield
Yeshiva Gedolah of Greater Detroit: 24600 Greenfield Rd., Oak Park
Kollel Institute of Greater Detroit: 15230 Lincoln St., Oak Park
Confirmed Exposure locations in Metro Detroit
