measles, Wisconsin and Health

Wisconsin health officials monitor measles outbreaks in other states
Wisconsin health officials are closely monitoring measles outbreaks in other states like Texas. It comes as a child in the southern state died from the infectious disease. It's the first measles death in the United States since 2015.
'It's only a plane flight or a car ride away': Wisconsin health officials monitor measles outbreaks
It comes as a child in Texas died from the infectious disease, marking the first measles death in the US since 2015
'We could have a similar type of outbreak': Health officials express concern over Measles vaccination rates in Wisconsin
"We do have pockets of Wisconsin, within the Wisconsin community as a whole, that have lower vaccination rates and if measles were introduced, we could have a similar type of outbreak as seen in Texas," said Shauer.
Oklahoma health experts monitor Texas measles outbreak, encourage vaccinations
Oklahoma's health officials are monitoring a measles outbreak from Texas, emphasizing vaccination for children and cautioning families about potential risks.
U.S. measles outbreak leads health experts to urge vaccinations
Zelenskyy had traveled to Washington to sign a deal that would give the U.S. access to its mineral riches as Trump attempts to pressure Ukraine into a deal to end the war with Russia. Although support for Ukraine has waned among GOP congressional members in the three years since Russia invaded,
Utah's health department recommends the measles vaccine in response to Texas outbreak
The Utah Department of Health and Human Services is hoping Utahns review their measles vaccination status and consult with their doctors as measles outbreaks occur in other areas of the United States.
Two states have reported recent measles outbreaks. Is Wisconsin at risk?
Wisconsin has not reported a measles case since April 2024, though vaccination rates for the disease are lagging.
Health officials stay vigilant despite no cases of measles in Wisconsin
The highly contagious measles disease is impacting parts of the United States, but the state of Wisconsin has not had any ...
The Star Press (Muncie) on MSN4d
What are the symptoms of the measles, and what do I do if I've been exposed?
Symptoms typically start within 7-14 days of exposure, but also have been known to appear as long as 21 days after initial ...
Badger Herald4d
Wisconsin measles vaccination rates decline despite cases rising nationally
The percentage of Wisconsin children who are vaccinated against measles has declined from 88.2% in 2013 to 81.6% in 2023. The ...
The Washington Post4d
Who needs another measles vaccine dose? Answering your questions.
Measles and tetanus vaccines at an immunization ... own devastating experiences with the disease as children. Angela from Wisconsin contracted the virus when she was 5. She recalls becoming ...
USA Today5d
A child has died in the Texas measles outbreak – the first US measles death since 2015
More:Two states have reported recent measles outbreaks. Is Wisconsin at risk? Texas health officials have said the primary factor for its spread, not just among Mennonite people, has been among ...
As measles cases mount in the U.S., what’s the situation worldwide?
In the U.S., most states now are below the 95% vaccination threshold for kindergartners — the level needed to protect ...
Do I need a measles booster shot?: HealthLink
A UW Medicine infectious diseases doctor weighs in, as more inquiries over measles vaccination emerge amid outbreaks in the U ...