‘Measles is here’: Michigan health officials warn as vaccination rates fall dangerously low

Michigan health officials warn that measles cases have surged in 2026, surpassing 2025 totals and marking the worst year since 1991. The outbreak is linked to declining MMR vaccination rates, lax attitudes toward diseases, and misinformation on social media and political platforms. Herd immunity thresholds (95% vaccination) are not met in several counties, raising concerns about preventable outbreaks.