LANSING, Mich. (WXYZ) — The Ingham County Health Department is confirming the first case of measles in that county since 1994. The patient is a 1-year-old girl who recently traveled out of the state.
According to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, at this time, measles cases have been identified in Oakland, Kent, Macomb and Montcalm counties, making the Ingham case the fifth in Michigan in 2025.
Health officials are still trying to determine the location and timing of the initial exposure to measles in the Ingham County case.
“We are closely monitoring this case and taking it very seriously,” said Dr. Nike Shoyinka, Ingham County Medical Health Officer, in a news release. “Measles is highly contagious and can lead to severe complications, especially in young children, pregnant individuals, and those with weakened immune systems."
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Officials have released the following information on where the public may have been exposed to measles due to this patient. The include:
April 4
- Tractor Supply (W Grand River Ave, Lansing): 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
April 5
- Okemos Farmer’s Market in Meridian Mall: 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Aldis, Okemos: 2:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.
April 6
- Towar Hart Baptist Church, East Lansing: 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. (Went to infant room during service)
- Toscana Restaurant, Lansing: 5:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
April 8
- MSU Community Music School: 5:30 p.m. – 7:35 p.m. (bathroom)
- University of Michigan Health- Sparrow Lansing ED: 6 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
The Ingham County Health Department is working to identify and notify individuals with confirmed exposure to the virus. They have released the following information on measles:
Measles is a highly contagious, vaccine-preventable disease that spreads through direct person-to-person contact and through the air.
MDHHS and ICHD strongly encourage individuals aged 1 year and older who have not received the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine to do so promptly to protect themselves and others.
Recommendations for Exposed Individuals:
If you were potentially exposed, monitor for symptoms for 21 days from the date of exposure. If symptoms develop, contact your health care provider immediately. Individuals born in or before 1957 are generally considered immune.
Measles Symptoms:Measles can remain in the air for up to two hours after an infected person coughs or sneezes.
- Symptoms usually appear 7–14 days after exposure, but may take up to 21 days.
- Symptoms can include:
- High fever (can exceed 104°F)
- Cough
- Runny nose
- Red, watery eyes (conjunctivitis)
- Tiny white spots inside the mouth (Koplik spots)
- Red, blotchy rash starting on the face and spreading to the body
If you have not received a second dose or if you are unsure of your vaccination status, the health department encourages you to contact your health care provider.
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The MMR vaccine is available through the Ingham County Health Department’s Immunization Clinic: ICHD Immunization Clinic 5303 S. Cedar St., Lansing, MI 48911 (Entrance #3 – 2nd Floor) Phone: 517-887-4316 Email: Immunization@ingham.org
“The MMR vaccine is safe, effective, and remains our best defense. Two doses provide 97% protection,” Dr. Shoyinka emphasized. “We strongly urge residents to check their vaccination status and contact a healthcare provider if symptoms appear.”
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