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St. Paul, MN (Learfield) – Minnesota is reporting its highest annual measles case count since 1990, with 139 confirmed infections so far this year.
The Minnesota Department of Health says Todd County accounts for 115 of those cases, making it the center of the state’s outbreak. Scott County has also reported two cases, including one linked to international travel. Health officials say the recent infections have involved unvaccinated people.
Meanwhile, Wisconsin is reporting its first measles-related death since 1990. An infant died during an outbreak in the southwestern part of the state. Wisconsin has recorded 431 cases across 13 counties this year, with nine people hospitalized.
Measles Cases Surge In Minnesota and Wisconsin
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