Measles

Measles is a disease that is caused by a virus. The virus can very easily spread from person to person through the air. The virus can stay in the air for up to two hours after a sick person coughs or sneezes.

People who are sick with measles may start symptoms with a high fever, cough, runny nose, and red, watery eyes. Two or three days after symptoms start, a red, flat rash may appear at the sick person's hairline and spread down the rest of the body.

You can protect yourself and your family by getting vaccinated!

Additional Info Group

General Information

Measles Disease Information

Measles fact sheet, P-42174 - available in English, Spanish, Hmong, and Somali
Measles disease overview

Measles Immunization Information

Measles Communication

CDC info graphic about measles disease

Additional Resources

For Health Professionals

Measles is a Wisconsin Disease Surveillance Category I disease:

Report IMMEDIATELY by TELEPHONE to the patient's local health department upon identification of a confirmed or suspected case. The local health department shall then notify the state epidemiologist immediately of any confirmed or suspected cases. Within 24 hours, submit a case report electronically through the Wisconsin Electronic Surveillance System (WEDSS), by mail or fax using an Acute and Communicable Disease Case Report, F-44151 (Word, 166 KB) or by other means.
DHS Communicable Disease Reporting

Wisconsin case reporting and public health follow-up guidelines:

Measles EpiNet (currently under revision)
Measles surveillance and control guidelines, P-00892 (PDF, 267 KB)
Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene Clinical Testing Reference Manual
ACIP recommendations

Last Revised: May 22, 2017