Michigan and Pennsylvania join six other states with measles outbreaks. Here's what to know

Measles outbreaks now declared in 8 states, including Michigan's first in 5 years

An outbreak consists of three or more cases that share a source of infection, according to CDC.

Michigan, Penn. join 6 other states with measles outbreaks

Michigan officials confirmed a new measles outbreak Thursday near Grand Rapids, bringing the U.S. to eight states with active outbreaks of the vaccine-preventable disease. Earlier this week, Pennsylvania declared an outbreak in Erie County as well.

Michigan and Pennsylvania join six other states with measles outbreaks. Here's what to know

Michigan officials confirmed a new measles outbreak Thursday near Grand Rapids, bringing the U.S. to eight states with active outbreaks of the vaccine-preventable disease. Earlier this week, Pennsylvania declared an outbreak in Erie County as well. Last week, U.S. measles cases topped 700, with Texas reporting the majority of them. Two unvaccinated elementary school-aged children died from measles-related illnesses near the epicenter of the outb…

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Michigan and Pennsylvania join six other states with measles outbreaks. Here’s what to know

From the Associated Press — Michigan officials confirmed a new measles outbreak Thursday near Grand Rapids, bringing the U.S. to eight states with active outbreaks of the vaccine-preventable disease. Earlier this week, Pennsylvania declared an outbreak in Erie County as well. Last week, U.S. measles cases topped 700, with Texas reporting the majority of them. Two unvaccinated elementary school-aged children died from measles-related illnesses ne…