Measles Exposure Alert: Detroit Child's Case Prompts Health Department Warning
The Detroit Health Department has issued a warning about possible measles exposure after a four-year-old resident was diagnosed with the highly contagious disease. The public exposure warning is limited to specific healthcare locations, and individuals present at those times are advised to monitor themselves for symptoms for 21 days. Symptoms of measles include high fever, cough, runny nose, and a red, blotchy rash. The health department recommends vaccination for those who have not been vaccinated and offers vaccinations at its Immunizations Clinic.