Madeline Heim

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Measles case reported in Marathon County, a new location for Wisconsin - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Health September 17, 2026

A case of measles has been reported in Marathon County, state health officials announced Sept. 15. The case is not linked to an outbreak in southwest Wisconsin that has produced more than 160 cases.οΏ½...

More lone star ticks, which cause red meat allergy, show up in Wisconsin - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Health July 24, 2026

July 23, 2026, 5:03 a.m. CT Wisconsin residents are finding more lone star ticks this year, the species most responsible in the U.S. for transmitting a red meat allergy brought on by a condition alpοΏ½...

Wisconsin flu hospitalizations over holidays top peak from last winter - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Health January 11, 2026

More than 900 residents were hospitalized with the flu the week ending Jan. 3.Overall flu activity is very high but decreasing throughout the state.Doctors say getting the f… [+3046 chars]

Wisconsin flu activity surges over holidays, following national trend - Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Health January 4, 2026

Flu activity surged in Wisconsin over the holidays, a trend also unfolding across the nation.State health officials classified flu activity as "very high" the week ending Dec. 27, up… [+2469 chars]