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First Measles Case in Ingham County in 30 Years

4/15/2025

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Ingham County, Michigan, has reported its first measles case in nearly three decades, involving a 1-year-old girl who traveled out of state. Health officials are actively tracing exposure sites from April 4-8 and are urging unvaccinated residents to receive the MMR vaccine to protect against this highly contagious disease and its potential complications.

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Ingham County, Michigan, has reported its first measles case in nearly three decades, involving a 1-year-old girl who traveled out of state. Health officials are actively tracing exposure sites from April 4-8 and are urging unvaccinated residents to receive the MMR vaccine to protect against this highly contagious disease and its potential complications.