Michigan health officials confirm first measles case in state this year

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services confirmed the state's first measles case of 2017.

A resident of the southeastern part of the state contracted the virus while traveling abroad. The case highlights the importance of adhering to vaccination recommendations, according to MDHHS.

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"Immunizations are the best way to protect our families and communities from the harmful, sometimes deadly consequences of vaccine-preventable diseases like measles," said Eden Wells, MD, chief medical executive with MDHHS.

In 2014, there were 667 cases of the measles in the U.S., with five cases identified in Michigan. The majority of those infected were not properly vaccinated against the virus.

The measles is a highly contagious virus characterized by fever, runny nose, cough and a rash that spreads all over the body.

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