Measles Spreads in Wisconsin | Green Bay News

Wisconsin is in the midst of a growing measles outbreak, with 15 confirmed and 6 probable cases in Iowa County — all locally spread, not imported. Health officials fear more undetected cases are circulating as nationwide measles rates surge to decades-high levels. Most infected are unvaccinated or vaccination status unknown, with nearly all Wisconsin cases affecting those under 18. Compounding the crisis: kindergarten vaccination rates have declined for years amid vaccine hesitancy, and while federal agencies propose altering the childhood shot schedule, Wisconsin’s top health officials warn it could endanger kids during this outbreak. With schools reopening and no public exposure sites yet identified, state authorities are racing to contain the virus before it spirals out of control. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4bc0540724a840a0