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.

Public health officials in northern Michigan say low vaccination rates in some counties are causing real concern for a measles outbreak if the virus makes its way to the region.

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.