Measles spread in Wisconsin; almost everyone made ill is unvaccinated, health officials say

By: Erik Gunn

Outlets: Wisconsin Examiner

Published: August 21, 2026

Words: 354

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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An outbreak of measles in two counties reported earlier this month has spread and is affecting 48 people, the state health department reported Friday.

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has identified a total of 41 confirmed cases and seven “probable” cases, reported in Grant, Iowa and Lafayette counties. They include two cases in Grant County, which were reported earlier this week, and 35 in Iowa County.

In Lafayette …

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