Measles Surge in Wisconsin Counties | Milwaukee News

Measles is surging in southwest Wisconsin, with 22 new cases this week pushing the total to 98 across three counties—most in Iowa and Lafayette, where nearly all victims are unvaccinated. The outbreak began in August with just two cases but has spread rapidly through communities with low vaccination rates. Highly contagious and airborne, measles can linger in the air for hours and causes severe risks like pneumonia, brain damage, or death—especially among children. While officials say general public risk hasn’t spiked yet, since transmission is tied to known cases, the situation underscores a troubling trend: only 85% of kindergarteners statewide had their MMR vaccine for the 2025-2026 school year. Health departments are urging vaccination now, especially in vulnerable areas. 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/a6371d9c1e9fa588