Measles outbreak spreads to Richland County as officials warn of exposure risk amid growing outbreak
MADISON, Wis. (WXOW) — Wisconsin health officials confirmed a measles case in Richland County linked to an ongoing outbreak in the southwestern part of the state. Wisconsin health officials have confirmed a measles case in Richland County, which is linked to an ongoing outbreak in the southwestern part of the state. The case connects to previously reported cases in Jackson County. Since August, confirmed measles cases have also been reported in Chippewa, Grant, Iowa, Lafayette, Marathon, Rock and Vernon counties. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services and Richland county Health and Human Services are working to identify and notify people who may have been exposed to the virus. The disease can cause serious health complications, including pneumonia, brain damage and deafness, and can sometimes be deadly.
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MADISON, Wis. (WXOW) — Wisconsin health officials confirmed a measles case in Richland County linked to an ongoing outbreak in the southwestern part of the state.
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