Measles Surge in Wisconsin and Beyond | Milwaukee News

Measles is surging in Wisconsin, with 92 confirmed cases and 6 probable as of Friday, August 28 — a sharp spike concentrated in southeastern counties like Grant, Iowa, and Lafayette. Health officials are urgently tracing exposures and urging everyone to verify their vaccination status, as measles thrives in unvaccinated communities and can lead to severe outcomes. Meanwhile, Pennsylvania reports its first measles deaths in 35 years — two unvaccinated individuals in Lancaster County lost their lives — underscoring the deadly risk of this preventable disease. Vaccination remains the most powerful tool to stop outbreaks and protect public health. 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/239d5cf7362e3689