"Measles Outbreak: Second Case Confirmed in Washtenaw County, Exposure Sites Identified"

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"Measles Outbreak: Second Case Confirmed in Washtenaw County, Exposure Sites Identified"
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A second case of measles has been reported in Washtenaw County, Michigan, with potential exposure locations including pharmacies, medical offices, and a university dormitory. Health officials urge anyone who may have been exposed to monitor themselves for symptoms and seek medical care if necessary. Vaccinated individuals are unlikely to be infected, but those without immunity are at risk of becoming ill and may require hospitalization. The health department emphasizes the importance of vaccination and offers guidelines for measles prevention, as routine immunization coverage has dropped in the area.

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