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Michigan Reports First Measles Outbreak Since 2019

4/18/2025

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Michigan is facing its first measles outbreak since 2019, with three confirmed cases in Montcalm County tied to an ongoing outbreak in Ontario, Canada. This year, the state has reported seven cases, prompting health officials to emphasize the importance of vaccination, especially as nearly 25% of children under three in Montcalm County remain unvaccinated.

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Michigan is facing its first measles outbreak since 2019, with three confirmed cases in Montcalm County tied to an ongoing outbreak in Ontario, Canada. This year, the state has reported seven cases, prompting health officials to emphasize the importance of vaccination, especially as nearly 25% of children under three in Montcalm County remain unvaccinated.