Michigan health officials recommend early measles vaccine -- what to know

There are now eight confirmed cases across two counties -- seven in Washtenaw and one in Monroe.

And the state says the virus is moving on its own. That Monroe case hasn’t been tied to the original outbreak or any travel.

As a result, the state of Michigan is now issuing new guidance to help protect our littlest ones.

The state is recommending the measles shot as early as six months.

The normal schedule is usually 12 to 15 months. This guidance covers seven counties and runs through May 16.

Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian, Michigan’s chief medical executive, joined Local 4 Live to explain the recommendation. You can watch the full interview in the video at the beginning of this article.