AP file photo A vial of a measles, mumps and rubella vaccine sits on a countertop at a pediatrics clinic in this AP file photo.

MARQUETTE — The second case of measles has been reported in Marquette County, making it the third overall in the Upper Peninsula, according to the Marquette County Health Department.

The infected person visited the following locations where potentially others were infected, the health department stated:

• First Bank, 1502 W. Washington St., Marquette, Tuesday, May 27, Wednesday, May 28, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thursday, May 29, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m.; Friday, May 30, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

• Meijer, 3630 U.S. 41, Marquette, Friday, May 23, from 5-9 p.m.

In addition, this person also visited a location in Delta County:

• First Bank, 1921 Third Avenue North, Escanaba, Thursday, May 27, from noon-5 p.m.

Because the measles virus can remain infectious up to two hours in the air after an infected person departs, anyone who visited these locations during the times cited should contact their local health department and monitor themselves for symptoms for 21 days.

Here is contact information for local health departments:

• Marquette County Health Department, 906-475-9977

• Public Health, Delta and Menominee counties, 906-786-4111

• Western Upper Peninsula Health Department, 906-482-7382

Measles symptoms can include:

• High fever (may spike over 104F)

• Cough

• Runny nose

• Tiny white spots in inner cheeks, guns and roof of the mouth

• Rash that is red, raised, blotchy.

The first case of measles in the U.P. was reported in Marquette County earlier last week followed by the second in Ontonagon County Friday. The infected person in the Ontonagon case, however, had ties to Marquette County, the health department reported. However, it is unknown if the initial Marquette County case and the Ontonagon County case are related.

On its website, the Western UP Health Department advises if any symptoms develop stay away from others and call ahead before visiting a doctor, urgent care, or emergency room so they can take precautions to avoid exposing others. The measles vaccine (MMR) is a highly effective, very safe and provides long-lasting protection. In general, individuals with two, appropriately spaced doses of MMR are considered immune. With the risk of community spread, anyone not fully vaccinated against measles is encouraged to do so as soon as possible.

Contact your health care provider if you have questions regarding the status of immunity to measles or WUPHD at 906-482-7382 for assistance in locating vaccination records.

The MMR vaccine is available through some health care providers, Western Upper Peninsula Health Department offices in Hancock, Bessemer, L’Anse and Ontonagon, and many pharmacies.