AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMeasles Outbreak: Wisconsin’s case count has topped 550, with nine people hospitalized and the state’s first measles death in 36 years. Health officials urge vaccination; some infants in high-risk communities may get an early MMR dose starting at 6 months. Just 87% of Wisconsin students are fully vaccinated. Health Coverage: ACA open enrollment is underway as premiums rise; nearly 250,000 Wisconsin residents use marketplace plans, which are also facing federal changes. Winter Health: Officials warn storms and bitter cold can develop quickly. Last winter, Wisconsin recorded 102 cold-related deaths, 1,725 emergency visits and 523 hospitalizations for hypothermia and frostbite. They advise preparing homes and cars and checking on older neighbors. Medical Innovation: UW Health has introduced a targeted radiation implant for use during brain tumor surgery.
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