State health officials urge vaccination amid measles spread in southeast Michigan

By: Kyle Davidson

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: April 3, 2026

Words: 659

Last Updated: 3 months, 4 weeks ago

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The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is encouraging Michigan residents to take steps to prevent the spread of measles after a number of cases were identified in Washtenaw County and neighboring Monroe County.

Seven measles cases have been recorded in Washtenaw County, with the Monroe County Health Department identifying an eighth case on Thursday.

Measles is a highly contagious disease that is preventable by vaccine. It spreads through direct person-to-person …

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