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Two Cases of Measles Confirmed in Jackson County

Wednesday, October 28th, 2026 -- 11:01 AM

Health officials investigating possible exposures have confirmed 2 cases of measles in Jackson County related to out-of-state travel.

The cases were confirmed through testing at the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene. Jackson County, in conjunction with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, are working to identify and directly notify people who may have been exposed to the measles virus.

People who are most at risk are those who are not vaccinated or don’t know their vaccination status. If you are unsure if you are vaccinated against measles contact your health care provider or JCHD. If you develop symptoms, call your health care provider before going into the clinic.

Measles is a highly contagious, vaccine-preventable disease that can be spread from person to person through the air and can stay in the air for two hours after a sick person coughs or sneezes. It can cause serious health complications, including pneumonia, brain damage, deafness, and can sometimes be deadly.

Symptoms of measles typically appear approximately 10 to 12 (with a range of 7–21 days) days after exposure, and include:

  • Runny nose
  • High fever (may be greater than 104°F)
  • Tiredness
  • Cough
  • Red, watery eyes, or conjunctivitis (“pink eye”)
  • A red rash with raised bumps that starts at the hairline and moves to the arms and legs three to five days after symptoms begin.

If you develop any symptoms of measles, stay home (do not go to work, school, shopping, or use public transportation) and call your doctor’s office or clinic before visiting so they can take precautions so that other patients are not exposed to the virus.

The best way to protect against measles is to get vaccinated with the mumps, measles, rubella (MMR) vaccine. DHS recommends children receive two doses of MMR vaccine. The first dose should be given between 12–15 months of age and the second dose should be given between 4–6 years of age (before start of kindergarten).

People born before 1957 are considered immune to measles. All other adults without laboratory evidence of immunity should have at least one dose of measles-containing vaccine. For more information on who should get a measles vaccine visit the DHS measles webpage.

Wisconsin residents can check the Wisconsin Immunization Registry or contact their health care provider or local health department to see if they or their child has been vaccinated to protect against measles. The MMR vaccine is available at area health care providers, local clinics, local health departments, and some pharmacies.

This is an ongoing investigation. For more information and to view statewide case counts, please visit The Wisconsin Department of Health Services website at Immunizations: Measles https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/immunization/measles.htm 

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