An infant in Wisconsin has died from measles, state health officials announced Thursday. This is the first measles death recorded in Wisconsin since 1990.
The death of the infant in Wisconsin brings the total number of measles deaths reported by state health departments across the country to eight this year. This includes six deaths in Pennsylvania and one in New York. Measles is a highly contagious respiratory infection that can cause serious complications, particularly in young children and those with weakened immune systems. Vaccination is the most effective way to prevent measles.