(WFRV) – Following a confirmed case of measles, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), in coordination with Public Health Madison & Dane County and Rock County Public Health, are working to identify and directly notify people who may have been exposed to the measles virus.
The investigation has identified the following exposure locations in public settings for which a full list of exposed people cannot be obtained.
Individuals who were at the following locations may have been exposed to measles:
- Kwik Trip, 603 W Madison Ave. Milton, WI, on Sunday, April 21, 2024, between 2:30 and 5 pm
- SSM Health Dean Medical Group – Janesville, 3200 E. Racine St., Janesville, WI, on Monday, April 22, 2024, between 1 and 5 pm, and SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital – Janesville, 3400 E. Racine St., Janesville, WI, on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, between 8 am and 6 pm
- uBreakiFix, 2810 E. Washington Ave., Madison, WI, on Monday, April 22, 2024, between 5 and 7:30 pm
- Noodles and Co., 110 Limestone Pass, Cottage Grove, WI, on Monday, April 22, 2024, between 5:15 and 7:45 pm
DHS: Confirmed case of measles in Wisconsin, working to notify those who may have been exposed
(WFRV) – Officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) have reportedly confirmed a case of measles in a person living in Dane County.
The DHS is working with county officials to identify and notify people who may have been exposed to the measles virus. More information will reportedly be shared as the investigation continues.
The release from the DHS says that cases of measles are rare in Wisconsin due to the high vaccination rates. However, measles is described as highly contagious and can cause serious health complications for those who are not vaccinated.
Wisconsinites can find their immunization records on the DHS’s website.
Those who think they may have measles are asked to call their local doctor’s office or clinic before visiting a location.
No additional information was provided.
