Wisconsin Infant Dies in 431-Case Measles Outbreak as US Records 3rd Death This Week
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Updated · CNN · Nov 5
Wisconsin Infant Dies in 431-Case Measles Outbreak as US Records 3rd Death This Week
3 articles · Updated · CNN · Nov 5
Summary
Wisconsin reported an infant measles death tied to its largest outbreak in more than three decades, the state's first measles-related death in over 35 years.
The coroner listed measles as the immediate cause of death; officials withheld further details to protect the family's privacy.
Wisconsin has logged 431 cases across 13 counties this year and nine hospitalizations, with health officials warning the true toll is likely higher.
Nationally, more than 4,800 measles cases have been reported this year — the most since 1991 — after deaths this week in Pennsylvania and New York.
Health officials are urging unvaccinated residents to get the MMR shot, which is 97% effective with two doses, as an international review of US measles elimination looms next week.