MENOMINEE TRIBAL CLINIC - MEASLES INFORMATION

You may have heard that a case of measles was confirmed in Shawano County. It’s understandable to have questions when you hear about a case close to home. Health officials are looking into where people may have been exposed and are reaching out to people they can identify. We’re sharing this update so you know what it means for your family and who to call if you have questions. Does this mean there’s an outbreak here? One case in Shawano County does not by itself mean there’s an outbreak in our community. For reporting purposes, an outbreak means three or more cases that are linked to each other. Wisconsin is responding to an ongoing outbreak in the southwestern part of the state. Here, local health officials are investigating the Shawano County case and following up on possible exposures. If you’re unsure about your family’s vaccines, we can help. The MMR vaccine is the best protection against measles. Two doses are about 97% effective at preventing it. Children usually get their first dose at 12–15 months and their second at 4–6 years. If you’re unsure what you or your child received, contact your provider’s nurse or call community health. Please do not call medical records. Our nurses can help you review your records and figure out whether anyone is due for a dose. You can also look up your own records through the Wisconsin Immunization Registry online. If you may have been exposed, please call today, even if you feel well. Health officials identified a possible exposure in the Marshfield Medical Center–Weston emergency department on Thursday, November 5, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. If you were there during that time or were told you may have been exposed, call your health care provider or public health department if you reside in a different county from Shawano-Menominee County. If you’re worried about symptoms, call us before coming in. Measles can start with a fever, cough, runny nose, and red, watery eyes, followed by a rash that usually starts on the face and spreads downward. If you think you or your child might have measles, stay home and call ahead before visiting the clinic or other healthcare facility so staff can help you get care safely. If you’re unsure what applies to your family, it’s okay to call and ask. We’re here to help. Waewaenen

MTC MeaslesPSA 11092026[64].pdf
Should I Receive a Measles Booster.pdf