Measles Exposure Confirmed at Wisconsin Hotel

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Public Health Madison and Dane County has confirmed a new case of measles exposure in Wisconsin. The exposure risk comes from an out-of-state traveler who stayed overnight at a Holiday Inn Express in Madison on February 6. The individual later tested positive for measles, prompting officials to advise anyone who was at the hotel during that time period to monitor for symptoms.

Why it matters

Measles is a highly contagious viral illness that can lead to serious complications, especially for unvaccinated individuals. This latest exposure incident highlights the ongoing public health challenges in containing the spread of measles, which has seen a resurgence in recent years.

The details

According to Public Health Madison and Dane County, the measles-positive individual stayed at the Holiday Inn Express at 5150 High Crossing Boulevard in Madison from midnight to noon on February 6. Officials are urging anyone who was in or around the hotel during that timeframe to monitor for measles symptoms such as fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, and a red, spotty rash.

• The measles-positive individual stayed at the Holiday Inn Express in Madison from midnight to noon on February 6.

What’s next

Officials recommend that anyone who may have been exposed to the measles-positive individual at the hotel should monitor for symptoms and contact their healthcare provider if they develop any signs of illness.