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Measles is spreading fast in Wisconsin, with a new cluster confirmed in Grant County—bringing the state total to 36 confirmed and 3 probable cases. Iowa County leads with 31 cases, followed by Lafayette (6), Dane, and Waukesha. Alarmingly, over half of all cases are kids aged 5–17, and 40 out of 41 patients were unvaccinated. Two have already been hospitalized. Measles can cause blindness, deafness, brain damage, or death—and it’s airborne for up to two hours after an infected person coughs or sneezes. Symptoms appear 10–21 days post-exposure. The vaccine is 97% effective. Check your vaccination status via Wisconsin Immunization Registry, and if you’re sick, stay home and call ahead before seeking care.

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