Wisconsin Infant Death Marks Third Measles-Related Fatality in US This Week Amidst Outbreak

An infant in Wisconsin has died in connection with a large, ongoing measles outbreak, marking the state's first measles-related death in over 35 years and the third reported in the US this week. Wisconsin is experiencing its largest measles outbreak in more than three decades, with 431 cases recorded in 13 counties this year. Health officials are urging unvaccinated individuals to receive the measles vaccine, as children younger than 5, immunocompromised individuals, and pregnant people face a higher risk of severe disease and life-threatening complications.