In January this year, Michigan confirmed reports that measles, a highly-contagious infectious disease, has finally reached Michigan, which was originally determined to have begun in California’s Disneyland. Based on reports, the infected individual is an adult who lives in Oakland, Michigan. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Michigan joins the ranks of seven other states that reported having at least one infected patient. The CDC further stated that measles is a highly preventable communicable disease because of the availability of a vaccine for the disease. The Michigan Department of Community Health (MDCH) remains Continue reading...