Second Measles Case Confirmed in Madison

Health officials investigating exposure at local hotel

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Public Health Madison and Dane County is investigating a second confirmed case of measles in the area after an out-of-state traveler stayed at a Madison hotel. The exposure is not related to the previous case reported on the UW-Madison campus last week.

Why it matters

Measles is a highly contagious viral illness that can lead to serious complications, especially for unvaccinated individuals. This second case raises concerns about the potential spread of the disease in the local community.

The details

Health officials say anyone who stayed at the Holiday Inn Express on High Crossing Blvd. on February 6th, from 12:01 a.m. to 12 p.m. could have been exposed to the measles virus. Symptoms typically take 7-21 days to develop, and vaccinated individuals are extremely unlikely to contract the disease. Unvaccinated individuals are advised to quarantine through February 27.

  • The second measles case was confirmed on February 14, 2026.
  • The potential exposure occurred at the Holiday Inn Express in Madison on February 6, 2026.

The players

Public Health Madison and Dane County

The local public health department investigating the measles exposure and providing guidance to the community.

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What’s next

Health officials are advising anyone who believes they may have been exposed to the measles virus to contact their doctor, but not to immediately show up in person.

The takeaway

This second measles case highlights the importance of vaccination and the need for vigilance in the community to prevent the spread of this highly contagious disease.