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Measles Outbreak in Wisconsin | Eau Claire News
Measles is back in Grant County, Wisconsin—with two new cases pushing the regional outbreak to 39 confirmed or probable infections. Health officials are racing to trace exposures linked to Lafayette and Iowa Counties, though no specific public locations have been identified yet. Measles is highly contagious, lingering in the air for hours and causing serious complications like pneumonia, brain damage, or death. Symptoms appear 10–21 days after exposure: fever over 104°F, cough, runny nose, red watery eyes, then a rash. If you suspect measles, stay home and call your doctor before visiting…
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