The Brief
- The Wisconsin Department of Health Services says it is investigating a possible measles exposure in the emergency department of Marshfield Medical Center in Weston.
- Health officials say a person confirmed to have measles visited the hospital while they were able to spread the virus.
- Health officials are working to notify people who may have been exposed to the virus.
WESTON, Wis. (FOX 9) – Wisconsin health officials are investigating a possible measles exposure at a hospital emergency room.
Possible measles exposure at Marshfield Medical Center
What we know:
According to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS), the possible measles exposure occurred at the Marshfield Medical Center in the Weston emergency department.
Health officials say that a person who has been confirmed to have measles, came into the emergency department while they were able to spread the virus to others. Officials are working to find and notify people who may have been exposed. …