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.

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.