Measles cases confirmed in Wisconsin

SAMARA KALK DERBY
Aug 6, 2025
Aug 6, 2025

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The Wisconsin Department of Health Services along with Oconto County Public Health have confirmed nine cases of measles in Oconto County, Wisconsin, north of Green Bay.

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Vials of the measles mumps and rubella or MMR vaccine are ready for use to prevent the extremely contagious diseases.
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