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.
The Detroit Metro Airport is on the list of places where people may have been exposed to measles. The areas include the Delta Sky Club in DTW near gate A68 from 11:20 a.m. until 4 p.m., and DTW on March 27 at 6:45 p.m. until 12:01 a.m. on March 28.
“Our top priority is the safety of our customers, employees and tenants. The standard protocol in cases like this is for the CDC to work directly with the affected airline to contact passengers who may have been exposed to the infected traveler. Our cleaning staff follows standard airport cleaning protocols and will implement additional procedures if required by federal and state health authorities.”
Wayne County Airport Authority
Dates, times, and locations where people may have been exposed to measles:
| Date | Location | Address | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 24, 2025 | Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant | 4515 28th St SE, Kentwood, MI 49512 | 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
| March 25, 2025 | Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 5500 44th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512 | 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
| March 25, 2025 | Detroit Metro Airport | Delta Sky Club near gate A68 | Detroit, MI 48242 | 11:20 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
| March 27-28, 2025 | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport | Detroit, MI 48242 | 6:45 p.m. - 12:01 a.m. |
| March 27-28, 2025 | Gerald R. Ford International Airport | 5500 44th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512 | 10:40 p.m. - 1 a.m. |
| March 28 | Corewell Health Family Medicine - Gaslight | 2249 Wealthy St SE #110, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 | 1:30 a.m. - 5:15 p.m. |
Anyone at the locations at the times listed above should monitor themselves for symptoms for 21 days after they were exposed. If you experience symptoms, you should contact your healthcare provider before seeking in-person care to prevent exposure to other people.
“Measles can lead to serious complications, especially in young children, pregnant individuals, and those with weakened immune systems,” said Dr. Kristin Oldenberg, Medical Director at KCHD. “Fortunately, the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine is safe and highly effective at preventing measles. Two doses of the vaccine provide 97% protection against the disease.”
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.
