April 18, 2025

The Barry-Eaton District Health Department (BEDHD) is investigating a potential case of measles in an Eaton County resident and is alerting the public about potential exposure while test results are pending.

Measles is a highly contagious, vaccine-preventable disease that is spread by direct person-to-person contact and through the air. Infected people can spread measles before noticing symptoms, including from four days before through four days after the rash appears.

“We are acting out of an abundance of caution to notify the public as quickly as possible,” said Dr. Julie Kehdi, Medical Director at BEDHD. “Measles spreads easily and can have serious health consequences, especially for children and people with weakened immune systems. We encourage anyone who may have been exposed to take action right away and check their vaccination status.”

Potential Exposure Sites
People who visited the following locations during the listed times may have been exposed to measles:
• April 12, 2025 – King Ocean Crab restaurant on Miller St. in Lansing, MI from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
• April 13, 2025 – Bad Brads BBQ on S. Baldwin Rd. in Orion Township, MI from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Recommendations for Exposed Individuals
Anyone potentially exposed should monitor themselves for symptoms for 21 days from the date of exposure. Symptoms include fever, cough, runny nose, or rash. If you develop symptoms, call your local health department, but go to the ER if your symptoms are severe. If seeking treatment at a health care provider's office, urgent care, or ER, call ahead to avoid exposing others.

If it’s been less than six days since your potential exposure, you may be able to receive post-exposure treatment that could prevent illness. Contact your health care provider, pharmacy, or local health department for vaccination and guidance. If you were exposed on April 13, post-exposure treatment should be received by Saturday, April 19.

Individuals with two appropriately spaced doses of the measles vaccine (MMR) are considered protected. Adults born before 1957 or who have evidence of prior measles illness are also considered immune.

For more information about measles, including a link to download your immunization record, visit the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Measles Information Page.