A new case of measles is confirmed in Michigan.
A baby girl in Ingham County got sick after traveling out of state. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) warns families traveling on vacation or on the Easter holiday to be aware of the measles outbreak.
This is the fifth confirmed case of measles in Michigan in 2025.
Related: Michigan’s fourth measles case of 2025 confirmed in Montcalm County
The CDC said the best protection is the MMR vaccine.
Signs and symptoms of measles
The first symptoms of measles usually show up seven to 14 days after exposure, but they can take as long as 21 days to appear.
Symptoms include:
- High fever (may spike to over 104˚F).
- Cough.
- Runny nose.
- Red, watery eyes (conjunctivitis).
Two to three days after the initial symptoms begin, Koplik spots may appear inside the mouth. These are tiny white spots that show up on the inner cheeks, gums, and roof of the mouth.
Three to five days after symptoms begin, the measles rash may appear. This is a rash that is red, raised, and blotchy. It usually starts on the face and spreads to the rest of the body.
If you believe you have measles, you should call your doctor or emergency room so they can prepare and avoid exposing others to the virus.
How effective is the measles vaccine?
Health officials said the vaccine is very safe and highly effective.
According to the CDC, two doses of the measles vaccine are about 97% effective at preventing measles if you’re exposed to the virus. One dose of the vaccine is believed to be about 93% effective. You are considered fully protected about two to three weeks after getting the vaccine.
If you are unvaccinated and exposed to the virus, health officials say getting the measles vaccine within 72 hours of exposure can help reduce your risk of developing measles.
Some people with weakened immune systems may not be able to get the vaccine.
How to check your vaccination status in Michigan
People who have been vaccinated in Michigan can check the immunization portal to see if their records are available.
To get your record, you must be 18 years of age or older and have or create a MiLogin account. You will have to upload an image of either your US passport, driver’s license, or state ID.
Click here to get your immunization record.
Other 2025 Michigan measles cases
The first measles case in Michigan this year was confirmed on Friday, March 14, in an Oakland County adult who had recently returned home from international travel.
The second case was confirmed in a Kent County adult who also recently traveled abroad and returned to the U.S., and had traveled between New Jersey and Michigan. Detroit Metro Airport was among the list of possible exposure sites. For more on when and where people could have been exposed in this case, visit here.
Health officials also confirmed a third case in a Macomb County adult last week, and said the person recently traveled to Ontario, Canada, which is experiencing a measles outbreak.
A fourth measles case was confirmed in a Montcalm County resident who recently traveled outside of the state, according to a release from the Mid-Michigan District Health Department (MMDHD) on April 9.
Potential exposure sites from fifth case
Health officials in Ingham County are working to notify those with a confirmed exposure. They said those who visited the following locations on the specific dates and times may have been exposed to measles.
April 4
- Tractor Supply (W Grand River Ave, Lansing): 6 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
April 5
- Okemos Farmer’s Market in Meridian Mall: 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Aldi in Okemos: 2:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.
April 6
- Towar Hart Baptist Church, East Lansing: 10:30am – 2 p.m. (Went to infant room during service)
- Toscana Restaurant, Lansing: 5:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
April 8
- MSU Community Music School: 5:30pm – 7:35pm (bathroom)
- University of Michigan Health- Sparrow Lansing ED: 6 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
