Dear Neighbor,
As you may have already seen from yesterday’s announcement by state and local health officials, there has been a confirmed case of measles in Ingham County — the first in the community since 1994.
Find additional information and resources below to help you and your loved ones stay safe, including potential exposure sites, measles symptoms, and where to get vaccinated.
Measles is a highly contagious disease that spreads via direct person-to-person contact and through the air. It’s also preventable through vaccination. As shared by the Michigan Dept. of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and Ingham County Health Dept. (ICHD), those who are 1-years of age and older who have not yet received the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine are strongly encouraged to do so as quickly as possible in order to protect themselves and others.
Take care,
Sam Singh
State Senator
District 28
The below information has been provided by the Ingham County Health Dept.
Potential Exposure Sites
ICHD is working to identify and notify individuals with a confirmed exposure. Individuals who visited the following locations on the specified dates and times may have been exposed to measles
April 4th
- Tractor Supply (W. Grand River Ave, Lansing): 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
April 5th
- Okemos Farmer’s Market in Meridian Mall: 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
- Aldi Grocery Store, Okemos: 2:30 – 6:00 p.m.
April 6th
- Towar Hart Baptist Church, East Lansing: 10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (Went to infant room during service.)
- Toscana Restaurant, Lansing: 5:30 – 9:00 p.m.
April 8th
- MSU Community Music School: 5:30 – 7:35 p.m. (Bathroom)
- University of Michigan Health – Sparrow Lansing ED: 6:00 – 10:30 p.m.
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
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
Measles can remain in the air for up to two hours after an infected person coughs or sneezes. Awareness and timely vaccination are key to preventing further spread. If you have not received a second dose or if you are unsure of your vaccination status, we encourage you to contact your health care provider. If you or someone you know may have been exposed or is experiencing symptoms like a high fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, or a rash, please contact your health care provider right away.
Vaccine Availability
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
To stay updated on public health information, follow the Ingham County Health Department’s Facebook page.
For more information about measles, visit the state’s webpage.