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New York reports first measles death in more than 30 years

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Miller, S. G. (2026, November 2). New York reports first measles death in more than 30 years. NBC News. https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/new-york-measles-death-rcna607137

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New York health officials reported the state's first measles-related death in more than three decades on Monday; the victim was a child from Lewis County. This comes amid an ongoing outbreak with 178 recorded cases statewide, mostly outside New York City. Governor Kathy Hochul declared the situation an emergency in October and emphasized the importance of vaccination against measles, which is highly contagious. Health officials recommend that individuals ensure they are up-to-date on their MMR vaccinations to prevent further spread of the disease.

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On November 2, 2026, New York State reported its first measles-linked child death in over 30 years, occurring in Lewis County during an ongoing outbreak. The exact cause of the child's death has not been released publicly. Governor Kathy Hochul expressed her heartbreak over this tragic event and emphasized the importance of vaccinations as the best protection against measles.

The state health department offered resources to assist with community outreach and support local vaccination efforts in Lewis County, which is about 400 miles northwest of New York City. The outbreak has seen 178 cases reported in New York this year alone.

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Health Department Lewis County New York New York City Pennsylvania

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New York GPE · 4× Lewis County GPE · 2× Health Department ORG · 1× Kathy Hochul PERSON · 1× New York City GPE · 1× Pennsylvania GPE · 1× the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ORG · 1× the Pennsylvania Health Department ORG · 1×

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We extend our heartfelt condolences to the child’s family and loved ones and ask that their privacy be respected during this difficult time,” state health officials said in a statement.

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2026-11-03 · NBC News

New York reports first measles death in more than 30 years · assertive framing

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New York health officials Monday reported the state’s first measles-associated death in more than 30 years. asserted

officials → report → years

A child in a rural county in northern New York died. asserted

child → die → York

“We are deeply saddened by the death of a child in Lewis County associated with the ongoing measles outbreak. asserted

We → sadden → outbreak

We extend our heartfelt condolences to the child’s family and loved ones and ask that their privacy be respected during this difficult time,” state health officials said in a statement. asserted

officials → extend → statement

The statement did not provide additional details about the child. asserted

statement → provide → child

So far this year, 178 measles cases have been recorded in New York, according to the state Health Department. uncertain

cases → record → Department

Fifteen cases have been reported in Lewis County. asserted

cases → report → County

In October, Gov. Kathy Hochul declared the outbreak an emergency. asserted

outbreak → declare → October

“Measles is highly contagious, and vaccination remains our best protection against this dangerous disease,” she said in a statement after the death was announced Monday. asserted

death → remain → statement

In neighboring Pennsylvania, health officials are fighting the country’s worst outbreak in 30 years. asserted

officials → neighbor → years

Six people have died. asserted

people → die → ?

New York health officials said people should make sure they are current on their measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccinations. asserted

they → say → vaccinations

The first dose is typically given at around 1 year of age and another at around age 5. asserted

dose → give → age

Two doses offer 97% protection against measles, usually for life. asserted

doses → offer → life

During outbreaks, babies as young as 6 months old are eligible for a dose ahead of those two recommended shots. asserted

babies → recommend → shots