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Measles is a disease caused by a virus. It is one of the world's most contagious diseases.
Some people think of measles as a just a rash and fever that clear up in a few days. But measles can cause serious health complications, especially in children younger than 5 years old.
For information about recent measles cases and outbreaks, click on "Risk of Disease" below.
Measles is one of the world's most contagious diseases.
The measles virus lives in the nose and throat mucus of an infected person. It can spread to others through coughing and sneezing.
An infected person can spread measles to others even before knowing they have the disease.
The vaccine for mumps is part of the MMR vaccine, a combination vaccine that protects against measles, mumps, and rubella.
The routine schedule for vaccination is:
Note: People born before 1957 were likely exposed to the virus and are likely immune to measles and do not require vaccination.
Measles Vaccination (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Measles symptoms appear 7 to 14 days after contact with the virus. Measles typically begins with:
Tiny white spots (Koplik spots) may appear inside the mouth two to three days after symptoms begin.
The measles rash appears 3 to 5 days after the first symptoms.
Measles can cause serious health complications, especially in children younger than 5 years of age.
Measles is one of the world's most contagious diseases.
Current Measles Outbreaks in the U.S.
As of February 20, 2025, a total of 93 measles cases were reported by 8 jurisdictions: Alaska, California, Georgia, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York City, Rhode Island, and Texas. Find more real-time updates of measles cases reported by:
There have been 3 outbreaks (defined as 3 or more related cases) reported in 2025, and 92% of cases (86 of 93) are outbreak-associated. For comparison, 16 outbreaks were reported during 2024 and 69% of cases (198 of 285) were outbreak-associated.
2024 Measles Outbreaks in the U.S.
As of November 7, 2024, a total of 277 measles cases were reported by 32 jurisdictions in the United States:
Measles in Michigan
There have been 3 cases of measles in Michigan so far in 2024
Measles Outbreaks Around the World
For more on measles outbreaks around the world, visit: Global Measles Outbreaks (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Measles is a notifiable disease. A notifiable disease is one that doctors must report to state or local public health officials.
Public health officials track some diseases because they can spread easily, are serious, or happen often.
Notifiable diseases in Michigan:
Michigan's List of Notifiable Diseases 2025 By Condition
Michigan's List of Notifiable Diseases 2025 By Pathogen
Get answers to frequently asked questions about measles and the vaccine used to prevent it.
Questions About Measles (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Measles Questions and Answers Information About the Disease and Vaccines (immunize.org)
Ask The Experts About Vaccines: MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella) (Immunize.org)
Video: Why do we see measles outbreaks? (Children's Hospital of Philadelphia)
Video: Is the MMR Vaccine Safe? (Children's Hospital of Philadelphia)
Measles in Michigan: Surveillance and Updates
For updates and information on the current status of measles in Michigan:
For information on how many cases of measles (and other vaccine-preventable diseases) have been reported in Michigan in past years, check out the Vaccine-Preventable Diseases (VPD) annual summaries:
Vaccine Preventable Diseases in Michigan - Annual Summaries
Measles Disease & Vaccination Information
Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR): The Diseases & Vaccines (Children's Hospital of Philadelphia)
History of Measles (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Video: Measles: symptoms, spread & SSPE (Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia) (Video)
How Vaccines Work
Video: How Do Vaccines Work? (American Academy of Pediatrics) (Video- AAP)
Spanish version: ¿Cómo funcionan las vacunas? | AAP