Michigan’s 2nd measles case of 2025 confirmed in Kent County

KENT COUNTY, Mich. – Michigan has confirmed its second measles case of 2025 in an adult in Kent County.
The health department said the infected adult had recently traveled abroad before returning to the U.S. and traveling between Michigan and New Jersey.
“Measles is a highly contagious disease that continues to circulate both in the U.S. and globally,” said Dr. Adam London, Health Officer at the KCHD. “This case is a reminder of how quickly measles can spread and the importance of vaccination. We urge residents to check their immunization status and to get vaccinated, especially if planning to travel internationally or into areas with active measles outbreaks.”
Health officials said measles spreads easily through the air when an infected person breathes, coughs, or sneezes. Measles can stay in the air for up to two hours after an infected person leaves and continue to infect others.