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Michigan health dept. confirms first case of measles since 2019 ⋆ Michigan Advance
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) on Friday confirmed a case of measles in an Oakland County child, the first in the state since 2019.
According to DHHS, the case was associated with international travel. The department recommends that unvaccinated individuals ages one and older receive a measles vaccination to protect themselves and others around them.
DHHS is working closely with Oakland County Health Division on the case, and does not believe there were any additional exposures outside of the child’s household, based on when symptoms began.
New cases add to worst Michigan measles outbreak in almost 30 years
Measles is a highly contagious disease that is spread by direct person-to-person contact and through the air. It is preventable by vaccine.
Symptoms of the disease usually develop seven to 14 days after exposure but can appear up to 21 days after being exposed. Symptoms include high fever; cough; runny nose; red, watery eyes; tiny white spots on the inner cheeks, gums and roof of mouth two to three days after symptoms begin and a blotchy, raised red rash that usually begins on the face and spreads to the trunk, arms and legs three to five days after symptoms begin.
If symptoms do develop, the department advises against visiting the doctor or the emergency room without calling ahead, so the facilities can take measures to prevent other individuals from being exposed.
According to DHHS, 90% of unvaccinated individuals who are exposed to measles will develop the disease, while one in five individuals infected with the disease will be hospitalized.
Outside of Michigan, 35 cases have been reported in 15 other states since the beginning of the year.
With the risk for community spread, DHHS advised parents to ensure their children are up to date on their childhood immunizations, including the measles vaccine.
The two-dose measles, mumps and rubella vaccine is highly effective and safe, with a single dose being 93% effective at preventing measles and two doses being 97% effective, according to DHHS. The vaccine is also effective at preventing illness if used within 72 hours of exposure to measles.
Michiganders can contact their health care provider or visit their local health department to inquire about how to obtain the vaccine and schedule an appointment. Children under the age of 18 who are Medicaid-eligible, uninsured, underinsured or who have American Indian or Alaska Native heritage may receive the vaccine for no cost from a provider enrolled in the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Vaccines For Children program.
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FLINT, Mich. (AP) — A man in Michigan who got married and then ran over his best friend that same day, killing him, after an alcohol-fueled argument was sentenced Monday to least 30 years in prison.
“The only thing I can do for the rest of my life is express my apology and remorse. … I will forever be sorry,” James Shirah said in Genesee County court.
Shirah, 24, was driving when his vehicle struck Terry Taylor Jr. in Flint, about an hour’s drive northwest of Detroit, on Aug. 30, 2024. He and Savanah Collier were married earlier that day and the celebration had moved to a house.
Shirah’s attorney had argued that the crash was not intentional. Prosecutors, however, said Shirah had left the scene and had time to reflect before returning and striking Taylor, MLive.com reported.
“Mr. Shirah, I believe that you are not a criminal. You are, however, a killer,” Judge Khary Hanible said.
In April, Shirah pleaded no contest to second-degree murder and other offenses. He will be eligible for parole after 30 years.
“I hope that they throw the book at you,” Taylor’s cousin, Eren Taylor, said before Shirah received his sentence.
Shirah’s wife will be sentenced later in May for being an accessory.
BENTON HARBOR — Vinyl collectors and music fans are invited to dig through thousands of records and music collectibles at the Southwest Michigan Record Show.
The event is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 16 at Grand Upton Hall inside Lake Michigan College’s Mendel Center in Benton Harbor, according to a press release.
Now in its fourth season, the show features 25 vendors from five states, offering 70 tables filled with vinyl records, CDs, cassettes, record supplies and music memorabilia.
Free admission begins at 10 a.m.
General admission is free starting at 10 a.m., while early entry is available at 8:30 a.m. for $5. Door prize drawings are planned for 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., including $25 shopping certificates and record supplies from BCW Supplies. The first 75 attendees will receive free tote bags.
A food truck will be on site, and cash is preferred for purchases. Some vendors may accept cards, PayPal, Venmo and other payment methods, but there is no ATM on site.
Vendors from across the Midwest and beyond
The show is expected to feature a wide selection of music genres, including classic rock, pop, ’80s, metal, punk, jazz, blues, R&B, country and soundtracks.
“This show is still being discovered, and that’s part of what makes it exciting,” event organizer Jeremy D. Bonfiglio said in the release. “We’ve built a strong group of experienced vendors, so whether you’re just getting into vinyl or digging for something rare, there’s a real opportunity here to find something unexpected.”
Free parking is available near the entrance of Mendel Center, 2755 Napier Ave.
Future dates planned
The Southwest Michigan Record Show is also scheduled to return Sept. 19.
For more information, visit southwestmichiganrecordshow.com or follow the event on Facebook.
This story was created by reporter Cheryl Morey, with the assistance of artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing.
ALGOMA TOWNSHIP, Mich. — The spirit of curling is one of friendship.
While memory of the Winter Olympics may have long melted away in the minds of many Americans, there some whose curiousness for the sport of curling has extended all the way into the springtime.
“Everybody’s having fun,” said Paul Curran, league manager for the Grand Rapids Curling Club. “It’s a really weird sport in that it’s really friendly.”
The club, which plays at the Cedar Rock Sportsplex in Algoma Township, has seen a recent spike in interest in its beginners leagues and learn to curl classes.
“We’re all here to curl and learn,” said beginner Aaron Schwieterman. “Everyone’s making mistakes, but still having a great time learning the sport and trying to mimic what the professionals do at the Olympics.”
“I recommend it to anybody who wants to try something different,” said beginner Margaret Steketee. “If I can do it, anybody can do it.”
For a period of time on the ice, these newcomers to the sport turn into competitors. Then, at the conclusions of their games, they revert to being friends.
“Largely, what you’ll find with curlers is that when they’re done curling, they want to be friendly and hang out,” Curran said. “Which is what our league is doing right now.”
As long as people are interested, Curran says the club will continue to put on beginners leagues and lessons.
“The more people we get out here curling, the better,” he said.
For more information on ways to play and learn how to curl in West Michigan, visit the Grand Rapids Curling Club’s website.
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