HealthThursday, November 5
Measles reaches Columbia County with at least three confirmed cases
The 608today team
Columbia County Public Health confirmed at least three measles cases Wednesday, linked to a lab-confirmed case in another Wisconsin county. All confirmed cases so far are among people who weren't vaccinated. No public exposure sites have been identified, and known exposures have been limited to private gatherings.
Wisconsin has reported 431 measles cases, up from 36 last year
Source: channel3000.com
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| Value | |
|---|---|
| Last year | 36 |
| This year, as of Nov. 4 | 431 |
The statewide tally reached 431, and Dane County is on the list of counties with confirmed cases. If you have symptoms, stay home and call your doctor's office before you go in, so they can protect other patients.
9measles hospitalizations on the state tracker
The tracker lists no deaths.
Source: channel3000.com
- Early signs: runny nose, high fever, tiredness, cough, red watery eyes
- Rash: starts at the hairline, then spreads to arms and legs
- Rash timing: three to five days after other symptoms begin
- Best protection: the MMR vaccine
Sources: WMTV 15 NEWS, channel3000.com