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Updates on Measles in Michigan and the United States

Updates on Measles in Michigan and the United States

Measles is a highly contagious virus that can lead to severe complications, especially in children.

Did you know?

Measles was declared eliminated (absence of continuous disease transmission for greater than 12 months) from the United States in 2000. This was thanks to a highly effective vaccination program in the United States, as well as better measles control in the Americas region.

Facts about measles:

  • Measles is one of the most contagious diseases.
  • 90% of persons without immunity to measles will become ill after exposure to the virus.
  • Measles can live for up to 2 hours in an airspace after an infected person leaves an area.

Learn about measles and the MMR vaccine from Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian, Chief Medical Executive for the State of Michigan: 

Measles Risk Increasing

Measles Cases in Michigan 2025

First measles case in the state confirmed in Oakland County 3/14/2025

Health Officials Confirm Kent County's First Measles Case in Over a Decade 4/1/2025

2025 Measles Outbreaks in the United States:

As of March 27, 2025, a total of 483 confirmed* measles cases were reported by 20 jurisdictions: Alaska, California, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York City, New York State, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, and Washington.

There have been 5 outbreaks (defined as 3 or more related cases) reported in 2025, and 93% of confirmed cases (447 of 483) are outbreak-associated. For comparison, 16 outbreaks were reported during 2024 and 69% of cases (198 of 285) were outbreak-associated.

For more data and updates on measles cases in the United States (updated Fridays): Measles Cases and Outbreaks (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

Measles in Michigan, 2024:

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Learn More About Measles

Learn about how measles spreads, what it looks like, how to prevent measles, vaccine information, and FAQs.

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Planning an International Trip?

Measles cases in the United States usually originate with unvaccinated people who get infected in other countries. Typically, 2 out of 3 of these unvaccinated travelers are Americans. Click here to learn more about protecting yourself from measles when traveling internationally. 

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Measles Quick Resources for Healthcare Providers and Local Health Departments

Quick links to resources on measles investigation & reporting, MMR vaccination, data & statistics, and patient education.
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Measles Lab Tools

Information about measles testing, specimen collection and shipment, and other lab resources.