Infant dies of measles in Wisconsin
The gist
An infant in southwestern Wisconsin died of measles, the state's first such death since 1990.
It comes amid 431 cases this year, the most in more than 35 years.
How it unfolded
- early Jul 2026State health department data show people first began experiencing symptoms.
- early Aug 2026Measles cases were first reported to the public.
- Nov 3, 2026The state health department recommended babies 6 months and older likely to be exposed get a "zero dose" of the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine before their regular dose at 12 to 15 months.
Key terms
- MMR
- A combination vaccine that protects against measles, mumps, and rubella.
- CDC
- The national public health agency of the United States.
Source: Wikipedia