Two Measles Cases Identified in Michigan

Wednesday April 2, 2025

Vaccination to measles is highly recommended for all who have not been vaccinated

In light of the announcement of a measles case on March 14th in Oakland County and a new case announced today in Kent County, the Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency is urging all residents in Branch, Hillsdale, and St. Joseph counties who are not vaccinated, or do not know if they have been vaccinated to prevent measles, to discuss with their provider, or one of our Public Health Nurses, about the measles vaccine.  Individuals and parents are encouraged to check on their own, or their child’s, vaccine status by contacting the local health department office or online at https://mcir.org.

Signs and symptoms of Measles can begin with a high fever, red eyes, cough, runny nose, and is followed by a red, raised body rash starting on the head and face that then spreads to the rest of the body. Measles patients often experience eye pain and sensitivity to light. Cases can be contagious a few days before the rash appears, which increases the possibility of exposing others without knowing. Immunization is the best way to protect our families from the harmful consequences of vaccine-preventable diseases like measles. The measles vaccine is highly effective and very safe.

Children and adults can get vaccinations at any of the Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency offices. To schedule an appointment and for immunization questions, please give your local office a call.

Branch County Office: 517-279-9561 ext. 100

Hillsdale County Office: 517-437-7395 ext. 336

St. Joseph County Office: 269-273-2161 ext. 208

The Branch-Hillsdale-St. Joseph Community Health Agency is committed to promoting wellness, preventing disease, providing health care, and protecting the environment.