Infant hospital patient representing measles death in Wisconsin

Wisconsin reports first measles death in over 35 years amid US elimination status review

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Wisconsin has reported the death of a baby from measles, marking the first such death in the state in over 35 years. This development comes as experts prepare to decide whether the United States has lost its measles elimination status. The outcome of this decision could have significant implications for public health policy and vaccination efforts.

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Originally published by arstechnica