Second Measles Outbreak Hits Michigan in 2025

Once irradiated diseases, have started to make their return here in the state of Michigan. The second wave of the measles has officially hit Michigan, and this isn't great. The new outbreak was just confirmed in Grand Traverse County, where three connected cases have been reported.

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That was enough for the CDC to label this as an outbreak, which follows right on the heals of the first one that was reported in Montcalm County, which had four cases, but was declared over by early June.

Second Outbreak Declared in Grand Traverse

Michigan has now seen 16 measles cases this year, which is already more than we've had in recent memory here in the state. The Upper Peninsula also just saw it's first cases in Marquette, as well as, Ontonagon Counties by late May. This is not just isolated to one region in Michigan, it seems to be spreading.

It is just not a Michigan problem either, there have been 1,200 other cases of measles reported this far into 2025. That is the highest number in years. most are tied to the decline in vaccination rates, which is concerning because measles can be incredibly contagious. It can stay present in a room for up to two hours after an infected person was present in the room.

Second Outbreak Declared in Grand Traverse

Health officials are still urging people to check their MMR vaccination status, especially before traveling or attending any big public events. Two doses of the MMR vaccine can offer around to 97% protection.