6th Measles Case in Michigan Confirmed

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and the Macomb County Health Department today reported the sixth case of measles in the state in 2024.

The most recent case reported north of Detroit on July 12, 2024, had no known international travel association.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently warned about possible travel-related measles outbreaks amid a global rise in cases.

On July 11, 2024, the CDC confirmed 167 cases have been reported this year, far outpacing the 58 measles cases reported in 2023. 

In 2024, 84% of measles cases were in unvaccinated people or had an unknown vaccination status. 

Throughout Michigan, pharmacies and clinics are offering various measles-preventing vaccines.