Public HealthFriday, November 6
An infant has died in Wisconsin's measles outbreak, the state's first such death since 1990
The 608today team
An infant has died in southwestern Wisconsin's measles outbreak, the first death of its kind in the state since 1990. The coroner listed measles as the immediate cause. The Department of Health Services won't share other details, citing the family's privacy. State epidemiologist Dr. Ryan Westergaard warned the real case count is likely higher.
The outbreak is the state's largest in more than 35 years
- 431
- measles cases this year, as of Nov. 3
- 13
- Wisconsin counties with cases
- 9
- people hospitalized with severe symptoms
- 42,000+
- MMR doses given statewide since Aug. 1
Sources: Madison Patch, WXOW
Iowa, Lafayette and Grant counties make up the majority of the outbreak. Two MMR doses are about 97% effective, and officials put Wisconsin's kindergarten MMR rate at about 85%.
Lafayette, Grant and Iowa counties lead the outbreak's case counts
Source: WMTV 15 NEWS
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| Value | |
|---|---|
| Lafayette | 155 |
| Grant | 142 |
| Iowa | 97 |
- Check your record: Wisconsin Immunization Registry or your provider
- Exposed to measles: stay home
- Fever and rash: call your provider before going in
Want a shot today? The Madison Children's Museum is a partner in a free sensory-friendly vaccine clinic from 3 to 6 p.m. SSM Health provides the clinic, which is for children ages 5 and up with sensory needs, their siblings and their parents.
Sources: Madison Patch, WKOW, WMTV 15 NEWS, Channel 3000, Autism Society of Wisconsin