Outbreaks
Wisconsin reports first infant measles death since 1990
Wisconsin says an infant died of measles, the state’s first measles-related death since 1990. It had reported 431 cases and nine hospitalizations.
Wisconsin health officials said an infant in southwestern Wisconsin died after contracting measles, the state’s first measles-related death since 1990. The coroner listed measles as the cause of death. The Department of Health Services did not disclose where the death occurred or provide further details, citing the family’s privacy.
As of Thursday, Wisconsin had reported 431 measles cases and nine hospitalizations. The state said all but three cases were in unvaccinated people. NBC News reported that the state health department is recommending an early measles vaccine dose for infants as young as 6 months who are at increased risk of exposure. The infant’s death was connected to the ongoing measles outbreak, according to state officials.
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- The Hill Wisconsin reports first measles death since 1990 (opens in a new tab)
- STAT Child dies of measles in Wisconsin’s first such death since 1990 (opens in a new tab)
- MedPage Today Child Dies of Measles in Wisconsin's First Such Death Since 1990 (opens in a new tab)
- NBC News Wisconsin reports its first measles death in decades, the third in the U.S. this week (opens in a new tab)
- Medical Xpress Child dies of measles in Wisconsin's first such death since 1990 (opens in a new tab)
