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Dr. Ryan Westergaard
Coverage of Dr. Ryan Westergaard in the Nexus archive.
- Measles outbreak in Southwest Wisconsin grows; most taken ill weren’t vaccinated
A measles outbreak has grown in Southwest Wisconsin, with 13 confirmed and six probable cases reported in Iowa and Lafayette counties. The state health department notes that most of those diagnosed were not vaccinated for measles, suggesting active local transmission. Experts are advising people to verify their MMR vaccine status to prevent the spread.