4-29-24 measles case reported in wisconsin

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services  has confirmed a case of measles in an  individual living in Dane County.  According to DHS the person traveled to Rock County for employment.   DHS, in coordination with Public Health Madison & Dane County and Rock County Public Health, are working to identify and notify people who may have been exposed to the measles virus. Additional information will be shared as the investigation continues.  Cases of measles have been rare in Wisconsin due to high vaccination rates, but measles is highly contagious and can cause serious health complications for those who are not vaccinated.  DHS says the best way to protect yourself from measles it to get the measles vaccine (MMR).  Two doses of the measles vaccine are 97% effective at preventing the disease.