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Franklin reports first local measles exposures tied to travel; health department promotes MMR and upcoming clinics and events
Summary
The Health Department reported recent measles cases in Wisconsin linked to out‑of‑state travel and reiterated MMR vaccination recommendations. Staff also outlined upcoming community programs: an adult health and wellness fair with flu clinic on Oct. 2, a community cookbook, senior dining directory work, and fall prevention classes.
Health department staff presented the Franklin quarterly communicable disease report and discussed recent measles activity in Wisconsin, vaccination outreach, and upcoming community health programs.
Staff told the Board that recent measles cases in Wisconsin were associated with individuals who traveled outside the state and have completed their infectious periods; no additional exposures were identified in Franklin. The department noted statewide vaccination rates and local rates: “Wisconsin's the second lowest rate of MMR vaccine in…
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