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Wisconsin infant dies of measles as state sees first death from disease since 1990

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Mion, L. (2026, November 6). Wisconsin infant dies of measles as state sees first death from disease since 1990. Fox News. https://www.foxnews.com/health/wisconsin-infant-dies-measles-state-first-death-disease-since-1990

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Fox News · collected 2026-11-06 · by Landon Mion

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An infant in Wisconsin died from complications of measles, marking the state’s first such death since 1990. The Department of Health Services announced the news on Thursday and emphasized that measles can cause severe health issues like pneumonia and brain swelling, especially for young children and those with weakened immune systems. With 431 cases reported this year across Wisconsin, public health officials are urging residents to get vaccinated against measles through the MMR vaccine.
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An infant in Wisconsin died from measles on November 5, 2026, marking the state's first measles-related death since 1990. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services confirmed that the coroner listed measles as the immediate cause of death and declined to provide further details to protect family privacy.

This recent death brings the total number of measles deaths reported in the U.S. this year to eight: six in Pennsylvania, one in New York, and now one in Wisconsin. The surge in measles cases is attributed to declining childhood vaccination rates in some communities, leading to outbreaks across several states. As of November 3, Wisconsin had recorded 431 measles cases across 13 counties, with nine people hospitalized for severe symptoms.

The increase in measles deaths and cases highlights the serious risks associated with vaccine-preventable diseases, prompting public health officials to emphasize the importance of vaccination against measles through the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine.

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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services previously told FOX News Digital that "Secretary Kennedy and CDC Director Dr. Erica Schwartz continue to make clear that the MMR vaccine is the most effective way to prevent measles."
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🔮 The department said it would not release any additional details to protect the privacy of the family.

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An infant in Wisconsin died of measles, marking the state’s first death linked to the disease in 36 years, the state's Department of Health Services announced on Thursday. asserted
Department → die → Thursday
The Department of Health Services said the child died in southwestern Wisconsin but did not provide a more precise location. asserted
child → say → location
The department said it would not release any additional details to protect the privacy of the family. asserted
it → say → family
The coroner listed the immediate cause of death as measles. asserted
coroner → list → measles
"It is with a heavy heart we are reporting the first death of an infant connected with a measles outbreak in Wisconsin in many years. asserted
we → report → years
My heart is broken for the family," state Department of Health Services Secretary Kirsten Johnson said in a statement. asserted
Johnson → break → statement
"Any death of a child is a tragedy and even more so when it is related to a vaccine-preventable disease. asserted
it → relate → disease
Measles can cause serious illness and death, and it is important for all Wisconsinites to evaluate their risk and take steps to protect themselves and their family," she continued. asserted
she → cause → themselves
Measles can cause life-threatening complications, including pneumonia and swelling of the brain. asserted
Measles → cause → brain
The department said that while anyone can become seriously ill, children younger than 5, pregnant people and people with weakened immune systems are at increased risk of complications. asserted
children → say → complications
Wisconsin has reported 431 measles cases in 13 counties so far this year, reflecting the highest number of cases seen in the state in more than 35 years. asserted
Wisconsin → report → years
Among these cases, nine people required hospitalization for severe symptoms. asserted
people → require → symptoms
State officials urged Wisconsinites to be proactive in preventing illness to protect themselves and their communities, saying the best way to prevent measles is with the measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine. asserted
way → urge → vaccine
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services previously told FOX News Digital that "Secretary Kennedy and CDC Director Dr. Erica Schwartz continue to make clear that the MMR vaccine is the most effective way to prevent measles." asserted
is → tell → measles
Earlier this week, a child in New York state's Lewis County died in the first known measles-associated death in the state in more than 30 years. asserted
child → die → years
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said she was "heartbroken" to learn of the child's death. asserted
she → say → death
"As a mother and grandmother, I cannot imagine what this family is going through. asserted
family → imagine → what
My heart goes out to everyone who knew and loved this child," Hochul said in a statement. asserted
Hochul → go → statement
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported four measles-associated deaths across the country this year, although state health departments have reported higher figures. asserted
departments → report → figures
In Pennsylvania, state health officials have confirmed six measles-associated deaths in 2026 and are investigating another reported death that has not yet met the state's criteria to be classified as measles-associated. asserted
that → confirm → criteria
The Associated Press contributed to this report. asserted
Press → contribute → report
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