Michigan reports the first measles outbreak of the State since 2019, defined as at least three or more related cases, according to the Department of Human Health and Human Services of Michigan (MDHHHS).
Three cases were confirmed in Montcalm County, according to a MDHHS statement.
Almost 25% of children under 3 years in Montcalm Count MDHHS vaccination data. The State informs a total of seven cases so far this year, including those infected with the outbreak.
Centers for disease control and prevention (CDC) have separately confirmed At least five other states with measles outbreaks, including Texas, New Mexico, Ohio, Kansas and Indiana.
At the national level, there are more than 700 measles cases in at least 24 states. That is the highest number since 2019, which saw 1,274 cases. Texas constitutes most of those cases with more than 560 infections, including two deaths among children not vaccinated in school age.
A measles notice is shown on an advertisement planks on the outskirts of the Gaines County Palace on April 9, 2025 in Seminole, Texas.
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Measles is one of the most contagious diseases known by humans. Only an infected patient can extend measles to Nine out of 10 susceptible nearby contactsAccording to the centers for disease control and prevention.
Health officials have urged anyone who is not vaccinated to receive the MMR vaccine.
CDC currently recommended People receive two doses of vaccine, the first of 12 to 15 months and the second between 4 and 6 years. A dose is 93% effective and two doses are 97% effective to prevent measles. Most vaccinated adults do not need reinforcement.
In the decade before the 1963 measles vaccine, it is estimated three to four million people They were infected every year, according to CDC, with between 400 and 500 deaths.
Mary Kekatos of ABC News contributed to this report.
