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Vernon County health staff report nine measles cases in Wisconsin and first in-state West Nile case; local MMR rates low
Summary
Health department staff told the Vernon County Board of Health on Aug. 13 that Wisconsin has nine measles cases (isolated to Oconto County), Vernon County’s childhood MMR vaccination rates are below average, and the county recorded its first human West Nile Virus case this year.
Public health staff informed the Vernon County Board of Health Aug. 13 that Wisconsin had recorded nine measles cases at the time of the meeting and that those cases were isolated to Oconto County. Department staff said they had reviewed the testing process with local providers to ensure suspected cases are identified and managed appropriately.
Board members were also told that Vernon County’s childhood MMR vaccination rates are lower than the state average, a factor staff flagged as a local vulnerability for measles spread. In addition, the department reported the first confirmed human West Nile Virus case in Wisconsin for the year, prompting continued surveillance and public education efforts.
Public Health Nurse Ashley Schlicht and colleagues gave the update and outlined recommended testing steps for providers; the board did not vote on any new measures at this meeting, but staff emphasized ongoing monitoring and provider coordination.
