Wisconsin Faces Significant Measles Outbreak, First Infant Death in Decades Reported
Amid a significant measles outbreak in Wisconsin, including the state's first measles-associated infant death in over three decades, health officials are advising early MMR vaccination for infants aged 6 to 11 months who are at high risk of exposure. The…
Green Bay Appleton, WI, November 10, 2026 —
Wisconsin is experiencing a significant measles outbreak, marked by the state’s first reported measles-associated infant death in over 30 years. Health officials are issuing advisories for early vaccination in response to the escalating situation.
The current outbreak has led to the state’s highest number of measles cases in 35 years. The concentration of cases is noted particularly in southwestern Wisconsin counties.
In light of the heightened risk, health officials are recommending that infants aged between 6 and 11 months who are considered at high risk of exposure should receive an early Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccination. This measure is intended to provide protection against the highly contagious virus. The specific number of cases in the current outbreak was not provided. The timeline and full scope of the outbreak’s impact beyond the highest case count in 35 years were also not detailed in the available information.
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