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2 clusters · 5 sources · 3 days · First seen 9 days ago · Last updated 6 days ago

Measles outbreak in southwestern Wisconsin

Overview

A measles outbreak has spread through southwestern Wisconsin, primarily affecting Iowa, Lafayette, and Grant counties. Initially, health officials reported 36 confirmed and three probable cases, with Iowa County holding the highest number of infections.

By the following days, the outbreak grew to 41 confirmed cases and seven probable cases. Health officials noted that the rapid pace of the spread distinguishes this outbreak from previous clusters in the state. Data indicates that 40 of the 41 people infected in Wisconsin this year were unvaccinated.

Officials attributed the spread to low immunization coverage in specific communities. In some areas, vaccination rates for two-year-olds were reported as low as 60% in Lafayette County and 64% in Grant County. The outbreak has affected various age groups, with just over half of the cases occurring in children and teenagers and 44% among adults.

Entities

Iowa County · Wisconsin Department of Health Services · Grant County · Lafayette County · Seneca County Health Department

Timeline

6 days ago

[HEALTH] 2 sources
Wisconsin measles outbreak hits southwestern counties
A measles outbreak in southwestern Wisconsin has resulted in 41 confirmed and seven probable cases, driven largely by low vaccination rates in Iowa, Lafayette, and Grant counties.
9 days ago

[HEALTH] 3 sources
Wisconsin measles outbreak reaches 36 confirmed cases
A measles outbreak in southwestern Wisconsin has reached 36 confirmed and three probable cases, primarily concentrated in Iowa, Lafayette, and Grant counties.

Sources

fingerlakes1.com · gazeta.eu · it-boltwise.de · jobbing.fr · wisconsinwatch.org