Montana health officials warn of severe risks as Fergus County confirms measles case

By: Keila Szpaller

Outlets: Daily Montanan

Published: October 5, 2026

Words: 451

Last Updated: 1 week, 5 days ago

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Some health experts say Montanans are at risk of measles with declining vaccination rates, and Fergus County confirmed this month a case of measles.

Measles is a highly contagious disease, but two vaccination doses of the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine are 97% effective, according to the Fergus County Health Department and other health officials.

Montana has counted six measles cases this year, according to a dashboard of the state Department of Public …

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