First southwest Michigan measles cases of the year reported in St. Joseph County

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ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Mich. -- Health officials in southwest Michigan are reporting the area's first measles cases of the year.

The Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph County Community Health Agency confirmed two cases in St. Joseph County. 

Officials say the Three Rivers Health Emergency Department waiting area in Three Rivers and the WellNow Urgent Care on Centerville Road in Sturgis have been identified as public exposure sites.

Anyone with symptoms including high fever, tiny white spots in the mouth, and a red, raised rash is asked to stay home and call their healthcare provider.

Officials say they are working with state health officials to investigate.

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