Measles cases reported in Lafayette, Iowa counties
State health officials say the two infections are the state’s third and fourth this year, with no public exposure sites identified.
- Wisconsin Department of Health Services officials confirmed two new measles cases in Iowa and Lafayette counties on Tuesday, marking the state's third and fourth infections of 2026.
- Both patients are believed to have been exposed within Wisconsin, suggesting potential undetected circulation in local communities despite investigators identifying no specific public exposure locations.
- Two doses of the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine are 97% effective at preventing infection, yet less than 85% of Wisconsin kindergartners have received the vaccine according to 2024-25 data.
- State and local health officials are identifying and notifying potentially exposed individuals while urging residents to verify immunization status through the Wisconsin Immunization Registry or contact a healthcare provider.
- On Monday, August 10, President Donald Trump signed an executive order recommending fewer childhood vaccines and split dosages, though states retain authority over vaccination requirements for schools and childcare.
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2 Portland area medical facilities exposed to measles
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- Public officials in Clark County say that an unvaccinated child with measles may have exposed patients at a Vancouver urgent care clinic. The exposure took place on Friday at AFC Urgent Care Camas (180 NE 192nd Ave., Vancouver), between 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. "People who were at the clinic and [...]
First Positive Case of Measles Detected in Santa Barbara County Since 2019
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. (KEYT) – A positive case of measles in Santa Barbara County was confirmed by local health officials Monday. Tuesday's announcement was also made en Español. According to the Santa Barbara County Health Department, the isolated case is the first confirmed case in their jurisdiction since 2019 and is related to recent The post First Positive Case of Measles Detected in Santa Barbara County Since 2019 appeared first on …
Two new measles cases reported in southwest Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. — State health officials have confirmed two new cases of measles in southwest Wisconsin. The cases were detected through testing at the Wisconsin State Lab of Hygiene in a person from Iowa County and a person from Lafayette County, according to an August 11 news release. The cases are believed to have been […] The post Two new measles cases reported in southwest Wisconsin appeared first on WTMJ.
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