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Measles outbreak reported in southwest Wisconsin
Original: Measles outbreak in Southwest Wisconsin
Health authorities are reporting a measles outbreak in southwest Wisconsin. Outbreak News Today flagged the development, drawing attention to the return of a highly contagious disease that is vaccine-preventable. Residents in the affected area are being urged to check their immunisation status and watch for symptoms such as fever and rash, while officials work to trace contacts and contain further spread.
Why now: Measles outbreaks are rare in the United States, so a new cluster raises public health concerns about vaccination gaps and potential spread.
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- Measles outbreak in Southwest Wisconsin · Outbreak News Today
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