US EditionWisconsin Reports Nine Measles Cases Linked to Out-of-State Travel
OCONTO COUNTY, WISCONSIN, AUG 2 – All nine cases were linked to a single out-of-state exposure and Wisconsin has one of the lowest measles vaccination rates in the nation, officials said.
- Health officials in Wisconsin confirmed nine measles cases in Oconto County in 2025, representing the state's initial confirmed cases of the year.
- All individuals contracted measles from the same source during out-of-state travel, while measles has also reappeared in 39 other states this year.
- Health officials state measles is highly contagious, spreading through air and remaining airborne for two hours after coughing or sneezing, with symptoms appearing eight to 12 days after exposure.
- DHS emphasizes that two doses of the MMR vaccine are 97% effective and states the risk of public exposure remains low with no identified public points of exposure.
- Health officials are partnering with local Oconto County agencies to trace and inform individuals who may have been exposed, encouraging vaccination to help prevent severe measles-related health issues.
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First cases of measles confirmed in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis.— The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is reporting the first cases of measles in Wisconsin this year. The 9 cases were found in Oconto county. According to DHS, one case was confirmed through testing at the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene, with eight additional cases confirmed based on exposure and symptoms. All cases were exposed to a common source during an out-of-state-trip. DHS is now working with Oconto County Pub…
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