Health officials investigating to identify possible exposures



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News Release


*For Immediate Release*

April 26, 2024
Contact: Elizabeth Goodsitt/Jennifer Miller 608-266-1683

DHS Confirms Case of Measles in Dane County?

" Health officials investigating to identify possible exposures"

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has confirmed a case of measles [ [link removed] ] in an individual living in Dane County, with travel and employment in Rock County. 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. 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.

Wisconsin residents can find their immunization records using the Wisconsin Immunization Registry (WIR) [ [link removed] ]. Instructions are available in English, Spanish, and Hmong. If you are unable to access your records, please contact your doctor?s office or your local health department.

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