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CBS News
10-04-2025
- Health
- CBS News
Michigan reports fourth measles case for 2025; state officials tracking exposures
The fourth measles case so far this year in Michigan was confirmed Wednesday, with a Montcalm County resident having received that diagnosis. The Mid-Michigan District Health Department issued that announcement, adding that it is working with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to determine possible exposure situations. This person was known to have recently traveled out of state. "Measles is a serious disease, and we want to make sure that our residents are safe. If you have recently traveled to regions with known measles outbreaks, and you are not vaccinated against measles, you should consider getting vaccinated as quickly as you can," Mid-Michigan District Health Officer Liz Braddock said in the press release. Infected people can spread measles to others before they notice symptoms, health officials said. Symptoms of the highly contagious disease include high fever and a rash across the body. There have been three other measles cases reported in recent weeks in Michigan: one each in Oakland County, Kent County and Macomb County. Information about the latest confirmed cases can be found at Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Measles Update webpage.
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Measles case confirmed in Montcalm County
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — The Mid-Michigan District Health Department () has confirmed a case of measles in Montcalm County. The MMDHD reports that this person recently traveled out of the state. The department says it's working with the to determine when the person was exposed. 'Anyone who is not immune to measles is at risk. The best protection against measles is the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine. MMR vaccine provides long-lasting protection against measles,' said the MMDHD in a news release sent to 6 News. 'If you have recently traveled to regions with known measles outbreaks, and you are not vaccinated against measles, you should consider getting vaccinated as quickly as you can. It is important to make sure you protect yourself and families from this vaccine-preventable disease,' said MMDHD Health Officer, Liz Braddock. The department says that if one person has measles, up to 9 or 10 people nearby will become infected if they are not protected. Infected people can spread the virus before showing symptoms, including up to four days before the rash appears. Measles symptoms usually appear 7 to 14 days after contact with the virus but can take up to 21 days. High fever Cough Runny nose Red, watery eyes Tiny white spots on the inner cheeks, gums and roof of the mouth A rash that starts as flat red spots on the face at the hairline, then spreads to the trunk, arms and legs three to five days after symptoms begin Small, raised bumps may also appear on top of the flat red spots If you believe you may have been exposed or begin showing symptoms, contact your healthcare provider before seeking treatment so steps can be taken to prevent exposure to others. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
