Wisconsin confirms first 9 measles instances of 2025, all linked to out-of-state journey

OCONTO COUNTY, Wis. (FOX 9) – Wisconsin well being officers confirmed the primary 9 instances of measles in 2025 within the state on Saturday. 

First measles instances of 2025 in Wisconsin

What we all know:

According to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), 9 instances of measles had been confirmed in Oconto County, marking the primary 9 instances of 2025. 

The first case was confirmed via testing on the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene. Eight extra had been in the end confirmed based mostly on publicity and signs. 

Health officers say that every one the instances had been uncovered by a typical supply exterior of Wisconsin. Officials are working to inform individuals who might have been uncovered to the virus from the 9 instances, however no public exposures have been recognized. 

The publicity threat to the general public is low, DHS mentioned. 

Measles signs: What to observe for

Dig deeper:

Health officers say measles sometimes begins with a fever, cough, runny nostril, and watery eyes, adopted by a rash that spreads out of your head to the remainder of your physique. It typically takes between eight and 12 days from publicity to expertise the primary signs. The rash often reveals up two or three days after the fever begins.

If you discover any signs, you must name your well being supplier earlier than going to a clinic, to forestall probably exposing others to the sickness.

As all the time, well being officers urge dad and mom to ensure their youngsters get their MMR vaccine. The first shot is often administered between 12 and 15 months and the second at ages 4 to 6. However, in case you are planning to journey to a different nation or part of the United States with an outbreak, you must discuss to your physician. Children aged 6 months to 12 months can get an early dose of the vaccine if their travels put them at a excessive threat, the state explains.

Last 12 months, the state additionally modified its steering, permitting for the booster to be administered as early as quickly as a month after the primary dose.

The MMR vaccine is protected and any dangers of issues from the vaccine are tremendously outweighed by the dangers of contracting measles itself.