(WWJ) A ninth case of measles has been confirmed in Michigan in 2025, and it's the second in Ingham County.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and the
Ingham County Health Department were notified late on April 22 of a second confirmed case. The case occurred in a one-year-old boy who was exposed to the county’s first case, which was confirmed on April 15. The MDHHS says the child was vaccinated and experienced only mild symptoms. The department says due to early isolation and limited exposure, the risk to the community remains low.
“We understand that news of another case may cause concern in our community,” Ingham County Medical Health Officer Dr. Nike Shoyinka said in a statement. “However, this child’s vaccination status helped lessen the severity of illness, and early isolation significantly reduced the risk of transmission. This case highlights the importance of timely vaccinations and swift public health response.”
The county and the state will notify those who may have been exposed as part of their ongoing containment efforts.
Potential Exposure Site:
April 15: 4:30pm-7:00pm
• Lansing Urgent Care – Frandor (505 N. Clippert St, Lansing, MI 48912)
Health officials consider three related cases to be an outbreak. An outbreak was declared in Montcalm County, northeast of Grand Rapids, on April 17. That was the first confirmed outbreak of measles in Michigan since 2019, according to the health department.
According to the MDHHS, measles is a highly contagious, vaccine-preventable disease that spreads through direct person-to-person contact and through the air. Anyone who is not immune to measles is at risk. Measles symptoms usually appear seven to 14 days after contact with the virus, but can take up to 21 days. Common measles symptoms can include:
- High fever (may spike to over 104˚F).
- Cough.
- Runny nose.
- Red, watery eyes (conjunctivitis).
- Tiny white spots on the inner cheeks, gums and roof of the mouth (Koplik Spots).
- 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 feel you may have been exposed, or if symptoms develop, call your health care provider before seeking treatment so steps can be taken to prevent exposure to other individuals.
The best protection against measles is the MMR vaccine, which provides long-lasting protection against the virus. MDHHS and MMDHD strongly encourage individuals ages 1 year and older who have not received the MMR vaccine to do so promptly to protect themselves and others. Vaccines are available at your doctor’s office, most pharmacies and your local health department. Children eligible for the Vaccines for Children program can receive no-cost vaccination at a provider enrolled in that program.
Health officials note that it's possible people who were vaccinated prior to 1968 received a less-effective version of the vaccine. Those people should contact their health care provider or local pharmacy to see if they are eligible for an additional dose.
To learn more about measles, visit the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Measles Update webpage.