First MI Measles Case Of 2025: Exposure Sites In Detroit Area

OAKLAND COUNTY, MI — Michigan's first measles case of 2025 has been confirmed in an Oakland County adult, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.

Officials said the adult recently returned from international travel and their vaccination status is unknown. Officials did not reveal any further information about the infected person, including their age or condition.

Health officials noted two potential public exposure sites on three dates:

• Kruse & Muer on Main at 327 S. Main Street in Rochester Monday, March 3 from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
• Henry Ford Rochester Hospital Emergency Department at 1101 W. University Drive in Rochester: Monday, March 10, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.Saturday, March 8, from 3:40 a.m. to Sunday, March 9, at 9:32 a.m.
• Additional sites of potential exposure may be identified as more information becomes available.

It is the first confirmed case of measles in Michigan since July 2024.

"This case of measles is a reminder of how easily this highly contagious disease can spread, particularly with international travel," said Natasha Bagdasarian, MDHHS chief medical executive.

What Are The Measles?

Officials say measles is a highly contagious, vaccine-preventable disease that is spread by direct person-to-person contact and through the air.

Symptoms of measles usually begin within seven to 14 days after exposure and can appear up to 21 days after exposure. They include a high fever, cough, runny nose, red and watery eyes, tiny white spots on the inner cheeks and rashes, officials said.

If symptoms develop, residents are urged to not visit their doctor or emergency room unless they have called ahead so facilities can take precautions to prevent exposure to other people.

What To Do If You Think You Were Exposed?

If you think you were exposed to measles on or after March 10, health officials recommend Immune Globulin (Ig) treatment, which is effective within six days of exposure for high-risk individuals.

High-risk individuals include those who are pregnant and those who have a weakened immune system due to illness and disease including diabetes or HIV, malnutrition and/or medications.

If you think you were exposed to measles before March 10, monitor for symptoms for 21 days after the potential exposure date. If symptoms develop, call your healthcare provider.

Measles Vaccination

Health officials urged Michiganders to get the measles vaccination to keep themselves and others safe from the virus.

"Unvaccinated individuals need to get vaccinated. If you do not have a record of two measles (MMR) vaccines, unsure if you have been vaccinated, or unsure if you have had measles in the past, contact your health care provider," Oakland County Health Officer Kate Guzmán said.

According to the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases, people born before 1957 likely contracted the virus and "developed life-long immunity."

The CDC estimates 92.1 percent of kindergartners in Michigan are vaccinated against measles, according to data on their website.

Deadly Measles Outbreak In Texas

Health officials reported Friday that 320 cases of measles have been confirmed across 16 states since January. Officials said 93 percent of the cases are directly connected to the outbreak. Two people, an unvaccinated 6-year-old girl in Texas and an unvaccinated adult in New Mexico, have died.

Texas health officials reported on Friday 259 measles cases across the state since late January. Officials said 34 patients have been hospitalized.