First infant measle death in decades, doctors urge vaccination
As measles cases rise across the state, health officials encourage vaccinations and protections.
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Wisconsin confirms infant death during measles spread
FOX 5 New York reported that Wisconsin health officials announced on Nov. 5 that an infant had died amid a measles outbreak in the state’s southwest. WDBO reported that it was the state’s first measles death since 1990. iheart.com said officials had reported 431 cases across 13 counties and urged vaccination, adding that most cases involved unvaccinated people.
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- Second Wisconsin Child Dies Of Measles Amid Surge In CasesUrban Milwaukee · 02:50 UTC, 14 November 2026
- Second pediatric measles-associated death reported in Wisconsin amid outbreakCBS58 · 23:39 UTC, 13 November 2026
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