Michigan Ends Early MMR Vaccine Recommendation After Measles Outbreak
Officials said 2,371 infants received early doses before the state ended the temporary guidance after no further community transmission was detected.
- On Tuesday, MDHHS ended the temporary recommendation for infants 6 to 11 months old to receive an early MMR vaccine, citing no further community transmission of measles.
- Health officials issued the guidance in early April following eight measles cases in Washtenaw and Monroe counties, aiming to curb spread among vulnerable infants.
- Between April 8 and May 16, 2,371 early MMR doses were administered to infants in affected counties, a surge that helped protect babies, said state chief medical executive Natasha Bagdasarian.
- With no additional cases linked to the outbreak, the recommendation officially ended May 16, though Bagdasarian continues urging residents to protect families by staying current on all vaccines.
- State requirements still mandate two MMR doses for children on or after 12 months of age, as measles remains one of the world's most contagious diseases capable of severe complications.
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