Wisconsin Measles Cases Surpass 250
Health officials say 99.2% of Wisconsin patients were unvaccinated as cases keep rising and five people have been hospitalized.
- On Tuesday, October 6, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services confirmed 258 measles cases statewide, with the outbreak centered in Grant, Iowa, Lafayette, and Vernon counties in the state's southwest.
- Vaccination status remains the primary factor driving spread, as 99.2% of confirmed cases involved unvaccinated individuals, while Vernon County reported only 42 percent of 2-year-olds vaccinated last year.
- Grant County Health Officer Kessa Klaas stated confirmed counts likely understate the spread, saying "not everyone gets tested, needs medical care or contacts their public health agency."
- Public health departments are actively monitoring cases and conducting follow-ups with individuals and healthcare providers to identify and notify those potentially exposed to the virus.
- Wisconsin student vaccination waivers reached a record 6.5 percent last school year, reflecting a multi-decade trend of families opting out for personal or religious beliefs.
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Measles cases reported in Chippewa County
CHIPPEWA COUNTY, Wis. — New cases of measles reported in Wisconsin, this time in Chippewa County. Their Department of Public Health and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services confirms 11 cases in local residents. While there are currently no known community exposure locations within the county associated with the confirmed cases, public health officials are […]
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Wisconsin Right NowWisconsin measles outbreak tops 250 cases
(The Center Square) – Wisconsin has crossed another threshold in its measles outbreak.
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