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How to verify if your MMR vaccination is up to date

Dear students, faculty, and staff,

UW-Whitewater is committed to monitoring communicable diseases and providing pertinent information to the campus community. Please be advised that, as of Feb. 11, 2026, UW-Madison has had one confirmed case of measles among its student population. This is the second confirmed case in Dane County. There is also a confirmed case of measles in Walworth County.

Measles is a highly contagious virus spread through respiratory droplets that can remain in the air or on surfaces for up to two hours. Simply being in the same room with someone who has measles, even if they do not have visible symptoms, is enough to become infected if you have not received the measles vaccine. Fortunately, measles is highly preventable with the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine.

While there have been no cases reported on either the Whitewater or Rock County campuses, you may be wondering about your own vaccination status. Here are the steps to take to determine if you are up to date and protected.

1. If you were vaccinated in Wisconsin, you can check the Wisconsin Immunization Registry for your vaccination records.

2. If you are from another U.S. state, navigate to your state’s immunization website using this portal.

3. If you are an international student, UHCs is happy to review your vaccination records with you or, if needed, provide a titer test. If you need a vaccination, they are available at local pharmacies in Whitewater. Your insurance will cover the cost of the titer test and the vaccination.

4. You may also contact your primary care provider to obtain your records.

Students who wish to test whether they are protected against measles may request a titer test at UHCS for $55. Faculty and staff who wish to test whether they are protected against measles may ask their physician for a titer test. Major pharmacies such as Walgreens, CVS and Walmart offer MMR vaccinations. 

Students who have questions or concerns about their vaccination status can call UHCS at 262-472-1300 to set up a call with a nurse or sign into their UHCS portal to schedule an appointment. 

For more information on measles, visit the Department of Health Services measles webpage.