The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has confirmed a case of measles in an individual living in Dane County, with travel and employment in Rock County.  

DHS, in coordination with Public Health Madison & Dane County and Rock County Public Health, are working to identify and notify people who may have been exposed to the measles virus as the investigation continues. 

More information about locations of possible exposure will be communicated as it becomes available.  

DHS will be issuing a news release to announce the confirmed case. 

Measles reporting and testing 

DHS has recently shared guidance related to measles infection prevention and control, reporting, and testing. Please review that information here.  

Measles resources 

For local health and Tribal health departments:  

• Previous measles communication about measles infection prevention and control, reporting, and testing  
• Resources related to measles can be found on the PCA portal navigate to the top ribbon and select Immunizations, then look under “Immunization Documents,” and finally select the “Measles Resources” folder.  

For public health staff: 

• DHS: Measles (web page) 
• CDC: Measles (Rubeola) For Public Health Professionals 

For public information: 

• DHS graphics: Put measles on the spot (English, Hmong, Spanish) 
• DHS graphics: Measles can very easily spread from person to person (English, Hmong, Spanish)