Infant's death from measles is first in Wisconsin since 1990
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported the death of an infant due to measles, marking the first such fatality in the state since 1990. The death occurred amidst an ongoing outbreak in the southwestern region of the state.
Why it matters
The return of a fatal measles case highlights the public health risks associated with declining vaccination rates and the potential for outbreaks to turn deadly.
An infant died of measles as southwest Wisconsin's outbreak continues to spread, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services has reported.
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