Measles outbreaks now declared in 8 states, together with Michigan’s first in 5 years

Michigan has formally reported a measles outbreak within the state.

The Michigan Division of Well being and Human Companies (MDHHS) and Oakland County Well being Division confirmed its first case of measles in Oakland County on March 14.

The division introduced on April 17 a separate outbreak in Montcalm County, after three circumstances have been confirmed.

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That is the primary measles outbreak in Michigan since 2019, with eight whole circumstances detected throughout the state in 2025.

An outbreak refers to an incidence of three or extra circumstances that share a supply of an infection, in line with the Facilities for Illness Management and Prevention.

Measles outbreaks have been recognized in seven different U.S. states this 12 months, together with Texas, New Mexico, Kansas, Ohio, Indiana, Pennsylvania and California, in line with the states’ well being departments.

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As of April 10, 2025, the CDC has confirmed 712 circumstances of measles throughout the nation.

Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian, MDHHS chief medical government, wrote in a press release that the Michigan outbreak “underscores how contagious measles is and the way quickly it can spread.”

As of April 10, 2025, the CDC had confirmed 712 circumstances of measles throughout the nation.

“The MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine stays our greatest protection, and two doses of MMR provide 97% safety in opposition to measles,” she mentioned. 

“We urge all Michigan residents to verify their vaccination information to make sure they’re up-to-date with the MMR vaccine.”

“The MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine stays our greatest protection, and two doses of MMR provide 97% safety in opposition to measles.” (Raquel Natalicchio/Houston Chronicle through Getty Photos)

The Montcalm County outbreak is reportedly linked to an ongoing, bigger outbreak in Ontario, Canada.

The MDHHS confirmed that as of April 17, there are not any new public publicity websites to report.

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Measles is very contagious, particularly for many who are unvaccinated, as most circumstances throughout the nation have occurred in unvaccinated, school-aged children.

Most measles circumstances throughout the nation have occurred in unvaccinated, school-aged youngsters. (Brandon Bell/Getty Photos)

Frequent signs embody fever, cough, crimson and watery eyes, runny nostril and a rash that begins on the face after which spreads to the remainder of the physique.

Signs might seem seven to 14 days after publicity, MDHHS shared, reiterating that the easiest way to forestall an infection is vaccination.

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“MDHHS and MMDHD strongly encourage people aged 1 12 months and older who haven’t acquired the MMR vaccine to take action promptly to guard themselves and others,” the division suggested.

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“Vaccines can be found at your physician’s workplace, most pharmacies and your native health department.”