New York Records First Measles Fatality in Decades Amid US Outbreak

New York has reported its first measles-related death in over 30 years, involving a 7-month-old infant, as a nationwide outbreak continues. The CDC confirmed 4,852 U.S. measles cases in 2026 by October 29, with 11% requiring hospitalization. This resurgence raises concerns about declining MMR vaccination coverage, which has fallen below the 95% threshold needed for community immunity.