More measles in southwestern Wisconsin. A measles case in Richland County is linked to an ongoing outbreak in the southwestern part of the state, and 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.
On Monday, public health officials confirmed two cases of measles in Jackson County related to out-of-state travel. Since August, confirmed measles cases have also been reported in Chippewa, Grant, Iowa, Lafayette, Marathon, Rock and Vernon counties.
As of Tuesday DHS has confirmed 335 measles cases in Wisconsin so far in 2026. The MMR vaccine remains the best defense against the disease.