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Measles Case Confirmed in Tuscola County
State health officials say there are no known public exposures, while Wisconsin reports 171 measles cases this year.
- On Tuesday, the Tuscola County Health Department confirmed a case of measles in a resident. Public Information Officer Aly Fent noted this marks the first reported case in the Thumb region.
- Measles is a highly contagious disease that spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. The virus can remain in the air for up to two hours after an infected person leaves an area.
- Symptoms typically develop 10 to 12 days after exposure, including high fever and a red rash. Fent advises, "If you have not been vaccinated and you think you've had an exposure, you can get a measles vaccine."
- While personal details remain private, the Tuscola County Health Department is conducting contact tracing to identify potential exposures. Fent recommends residents call their primary care physician to check their vaccination status.
- Health officials recommend checking vaccination status, as the MMR vaccine is over 97% effective at preventing the virus. Officials continue to monitor the situation to ensure those affected have necessary information and guidance.
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