Michigan health officials report first case of measles in 2025
Oakland County health officials have announced the first confirmed case of measles in Michigan for 2025.
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Oakland County health officials have announced the first confirmed case of measles in Michigan for 2025.
Health officials say a child who had not been vaccinated died of measles in West Texas — the first death in an outbreak that has now infected more than 200 people.
Thanks to vaccinations, measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000. But measles cases are now back; one reason is that more families have exempted their children from routine immunizations than ever before.
Federal health officials have a message for parents about protecting kids against measles.
A case of measles has been confirmed in a Wayne County adult and is associated with international travel.
A child in Macomb County has been diagnosed with measles, marking Michigan's sixth case this year. In April, a 4-year-old Detroit child was diagnosed with measles, and there have also been two confirmed cases in Washtenaw County.
A measles case has been confirmed in a 4-year-old Detroit resident.
Infections of the highly contagious measles virus have been reported in 17 states in the first three months of 2024.
Health officials say the case is in an adult who does not have prior immunity to measles and was exposed to a previous Washtenaw County case reported on March 3.
Health officials say the case is in an adult who does not have prior immunity to measles and was exposed to a previous Washtenaw County case reported on March 3.
Illinois is the latest state to see cases of measles in 2024, according to the CDC's tally.
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People who have received two doses of the measles vaccine (MMR) are considered immune, as are adults born before 1957 or those who have shown evidence of prior measles illness.
As of mid-February, at least 15 states have reported measles cases and multiple ongoing, uncontained outbreaks.
The case was confirmed in an Oakland County associated with international travel.
The state's surgeon general grants parents permission to send unvaccinated children to school during a measles outbreak, risking their health and that of others.
Thousands of schools are below a critical threshold to achieve herd immunity against measles, a CBS News investigation found.
Despite a safe and effective vaccine to protect against measles, a decrease in children getting immunized is leading to a comeback of the highly contagious and potentially deadly virus.
The Pioneers will often practice or play games while fasting while observing the holiday, which runs through March 19.
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Dale Warner, a Michigan man accused of killing his wife, Dee Warner, was found guilty of second-degree murder and tampering with evidence on Tuesday, March 10.
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The Pioneers will often practice or play games while fasting while observing the holiday, which runs through March 19.
On Tuesday, leaders announced former City Clerk Rana Faraj was fired due to what they call "the discovery of partisan punching bags featuring candidates' faces inside the Clerk's office."
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Water testing has detected "low levels" of Legionella bacteria at two more Oakland County government buildings.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
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The Pioneers will often practice or play games while fasting while observing the holiday, which runs through March 19.
The Detroit Lions are losing another player, this time it's wide receiver Kalif Raymond, who is reportedly heading to the Chicago Bears.
A person with knowledge of the agreement says Detroit is adding running back Isiah Pacheco to replace David Montgomery after the Lions traded Jahmyr Gibbs' backup before free agency started.
Tarik Skubal will not pitch again in the World Baseball Classic.
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On Tuesday, leaders announced former City Clerk Rana Faraj was fired due to what they call "the discovery of partisan punching bags featuring candidates' faces inside the Clerk's office," which violates Michigan state law that requires non-partisan neutrality in city offices.
Thunderstorms with a risk of severe weather will move through overnight.
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