As of Nov. 8, 27 confirmed measles cases have been reported in Michigan, with seven cases identified between Oct. 26 and Nov. 8.
As measles transmission may be occurring more broadly than reported cases indicate, the Michigan Health Alert Network is asking clinicians to be on high alert for measles, including in patients without a known exposure. MDHHS also shared the resource, “When to Consider Measles.”
Visit Munson’s For Providers website for measles testing workflows and Munson-specific clinician guidance.
When ordering measles testing, please instruct patients not to present directly to the hospital. Instead, they should call the hospital lab in advance. If they contact Munson’s Switchboard and request the lab, staff will coordinate next steps.