First Wisconsin Mpox Cases of 2026 Confirmed
DHS said 5 cases were confirmed and urged vaccination, while nationwide infections reached 535 this year, officials said.
- On Wednesday, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services confirmed the state's first five mpox cases of 2026, identified in southeastern and northern Wisconsin regions.
- Nationwide surveillance data shows an uptick in infections, with 535 cases confirmed across the United States as of May 3, following low circulation levels since the 2022 outbreak.
- Dr. Ben Weston of the Medical College of Wisconsin advises monitoring for rashes, fever, and swollen lymph nodes, noting vaccination is the most helpful tool for high-risk individuals.
- Anyone who believes they were recently exposed should contact a health care provider to discuss vaccination, while patients who become ill should avoid contact with others until treated.
- While the overall threat to Wisconsinites remains low, officials encourage open conversations about infection risks; residents seeking confidential support can dial 211 or text their ZIP code to 898-211.
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First Wisconsin mpox cases of 2026 confirmed
MADISON, Wis. – The first 2026 cases of mpox have been confirmed in southeast and northern Wisconsin. Five total cases have been identified in the state so far this year. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services declined to identify to WTMJ which communities cases were detected in. Nationwide, 535 mpox cases have been confirmed so far in 2026. The virus formerly known as monkeypox can cause a painful rash and is spread through intimate, face-…
Health officials report uptick in mpox infections in Wisconsin
The mpox virus (formerly called the monkeypox virus), shown in this illustration, can be transmitted through close contact between people. (Photo by Tom Leach, Science Photo Library/Getty Images)Five Wisconsinites have been reported infected with mpox this year, and state health officials are recommending that people who might be at risk for the illness get vaccinated. Mpox — previously known as monkeypox — is a viral illness that produces a ras…
Dept. of Health Services: DHS confirms first cases of mpox in 2026, shares prevention resources
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