Health staff warn of low MMR coverage as Wisconsin records measles cases

Aug 14, 2025

Public health staff reported nine Wisconsin measles cases and low local MMR coverage (~39–41%) in Vernon County, outlined testing/notification protocols with the state lab and urged outreach; the board discussed monitoring and testing capacity.

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Public health staff updated the board on a national measles surge and local readiness measures, warning that Vernon County's childhood vaccination coverage remains low.

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