The Oakland County Health Department announced at a news conference Friday afternoon that they have confirmed a case of measles in an adult in that county.

An Oakland County adult is the first measles patient in Michigan since July 2024. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and Oakland County Health Division confirmed the case at a press conference Friday afternoon, March 14.

Oakland County health officials have announced the first confirmed case of measles in Michigan for 2025. Health officials say the measles case was detected in an Oakland County adult who recently returned from international travel. Their vaccination status is unknown.

OAKLAND COUNTY, MI — The first case of measles in Michigan in 2025 has been confirmed in Oakland County. Health officials say the measles case was detected in an Oakland County adult who recently returned from international travel, CBS News Detroit reports. The individual’s vaccination status is unknown.

Southfield — Oakland County is home to Michigan's first measles case of 2025, health officials announced on Friday, urging residents to get vaccinated against the highly infectious virus, which can potentially be deadly for babies and other vulnerable people.

The first case of measles in Michigan has been confirmed in Oakland County. An Oakland County spokesperson says there are exposure issues and possible travel issues. As of March 14, there were 301 confirmed cases of measles in the United States.

It’s the first case in Michigan since July 2024, according to a release from MDHHS. “This case of measles is a reminder of how easily this highly contagious disease can spread, particularly with international travel,