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Wisconsin reports infant measles death, first in 35 years
A Wisconsin infant died of measles, the state's first death from the disease in more than three decades. The US faces its highest number of measles cases in decades.
Why it matters
Measles spreads easily where vaccination rates fall.
Background
Measles was declared eliminated in the US in 2000.
The story so far
- Wisconsin reports infant measles death, first in 35 years
- US measles cases pass 5,000, highest in 35 years
- US measles cases highest in 35 years
Sources
- UPI ↗Nov 5, 6:53 PM ET
- The Straits Times ↗Nov 5, 6:55 PM ET
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