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Wisconsin measles cases reach 36, more than doubling in past week

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Newest development Aug 18, 2026 · 2 reportsWisconsin measles cases reach 36, more than doubling in past week

The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has now confirmed 36 measles cases as of Tuesday. This is a jump up from 15 cases last Thursday.

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  1. Iowa health officials confirm measles ases in southern Iowa

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    Wisconsin measles cases reach 36, more than doubling in past week

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  1. FOX 6 Milwaukee

    Confirmed measles cases reach 15 in Wisconsin (opens FOX 6 Milwaukee)

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    The Wisconsin Department of Health Services confirmed 15 cases of measles Thursday, with an additional 6 probable cases. This was a jump from 2 confirmed cases last Tuesday. Measles outbreak in Lafayette and Iowa Counties According to Dr.

  2. WHO 13 Des Moines

    Measles outbreak confirmed in southern Iowa (opens WHO 13 Des Moines)

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    DES MOINES, Iowa -- The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services is responding to a measles outbreak in southern Iowa. Iowa HHS says 12 cases of measles have been confirmed as of Sunday. The outbreak shows evidence of person-to-person spread.

  3. FOX 6 Milwaukee

    Measles in Wisconsin, cases rising as school season approaches (opens FOX 6 Milwaukee)

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    Concern is growing over a measles outbreak in the state. Health officials are investigating more than 20 suspected cases in western Wisconsin.

  4. Times Republican

    Iowa health officials confirm measles ases in southern Iowa (opens Times Republican)

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    DES MOINES — The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services and local public health agencies are responding to an outbreak of measles in southern Iowa. As of Aug. 16, twelve confirmed cases of measles have been identified, with evidence of person-to-person spread.

  5. We Are Green Bay

    Wisconsin measles count rises to nearly 40 confirmed cases as outbreak worsens (opens We Are Green Bay)

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    GRANT COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) -- After Measles was officially declared an outbreak in Wisconsin, more cases have been confirmed in Grant County. According to a press release from the Wisconsin DHS, there are now two new confirmed cases of the virus in the county.

  6. FOX 6 Milwaukee

    Wisconsin measles cases reach 36, more than doubling in past week (opens FOX 6 Milwaukee)

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    The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has now confirmed 36 measles cases as of Tuesday. This is a jump up from 15 cases last Thursday.