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Wisconsin health workers have been preparing for measles. With Oconto outbreak, it's urgent.

The nation is experiencing its worst year for the highly contagious disease in decades. Until now, Wisconsin was an island.

INTERVIEW: Wisconsin ranks 48th in measles vaccination rate among kindergartners

As reported over the weekend, the Department of Health Services and Oconto County Public Health confirm nine measles cases in ...
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Wisconsin DHS confirms 9 cases of measles, overall risk to the public considered low

The county, located in the eastern part of the state, confirmed nine cases, all stemming from a source of measles during ...
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Seniors share stories of measles, express concern over the disease's return

Senior citizens in Milwaukee recall their experience with measles following a report of nine cases in Oconto County.

Vaccine rates for K-12 students fell last school year, driven by new rule for meningitis vaccine

Vaccine rates for students fell last school year due to a new rule to get vaccinated against meningitis. But rates were ...
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Milwaukee ramps up measles prevention, preparedness as cases rise

The City of Milwaukee Health Department on Monday, Aug. 4 held a news conference to address measles prevention and ...
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‘I would never wish it on anyone:’ Measles resurgence spurs memories of past toll in Wisconsin

Decades after contracting measles during the pre-vaccine era, residents recall how infections disrupted their lives.