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Wisconsin measles outbreak spreads exponentially as cases soar past 100
Yahoo • • health
Key Points:
- The Wisconsin Department of Health Services reports a significant increase in measles cases, rising from 61 cases on August 25 to 110 cases as of September 1, marking an 80% increase in just one week.
- Nearly all individuals infected (109 out of 110) were unvaccinated, with two hospitalizations reported but no deaths so far.
- Iowa County leads with 55 cases, followed by Lafayette County with 44, while other counties like Grant, Dane, and Waukesha have fewer cases.
- The outbreak began shortly after two initial cases were reported on August 11, quickly escalating to an official outbreak within 48 hours.
- The Wisconsin DHS advises the public to visit their website for information on measles prevention and guidance for those infected.
