(WFRV) – Health officials in Wisconsin say they have confirmed the state’s first case of measles for the year in Waukesha County.
According to a release from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, the DHS, along with the Waukesha County Health and Human Services, confirmed the case of measles in a Waukesha County resident through testing at the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene.
This is the first case of measles for the Badger State in 2026 and it is believed to be related to international travel.
Due to privacy concerns, no additional information about the Waukesha County resident will be released.
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The DHS and Waukesha County Health and Human Services are working to identify those who may have been exposed to the measles virus through this case. No public exposure locations have been identified at this time.
The DHS is encouraging everyone throughout Wisconsin to check their vaccination status to ensure they are protected against measles, as cases of measles are appearing to continue both nationally and internationally.
Anyone planning a winter vacation or trip should look into the measles activity at that location and be sure everyone they travel with are up to date on the needed vaccines.
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