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  "id": 18401898,
  "title": "Wisconsin reports infant death linked to measles outbreak",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/wisconsin-reports-infant-death-linked-to-measles-outbreak",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-11-05T23:42:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Investing.com",
    "slug": "investing-com",
    "url": "https://www.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/wisconsin-reports-infant-death-linked-to-measles-outbreak-5006111"
  },
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  "account": "The Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported on Thursday that an infant has died due to measles in the ongoing outbreak in the state. The coroner determined measles as the immediate cause of death, while the department refrained from disclosing additional information to safeguard the family's privacy. This incident occurs as the United States grapples with its highest number of measles cases in recent decades, driven by outbreaks in various states and decreasing childhood vaccination rates in certain communities.\n\nAs of November 3, Wisconsin had recorded 431 cases across 13 counties, with nine individuals hospitalized for severe symptoms. State epidemiologist Ryan Westergaard emphasized that this is the highest number of measles cases witnessed in Wisconsin in over 35 years. Westergaard further stated that the identified 431 cases are likely an underestimate, as not everyone who contracts the virus gets tested or comes to the attention of public health authorities.\n\nState health officials have collaborated with local and Tribal health departments to manage the outbreak through case tracking, testing, and vaccination initiatives. However, Reuters was unable to obtain a response from the Department of Health and Human Services regarding this matter.\n\nOn Wednesday, Pennsylvania health officials announced their state's sixth measles-associated death this year. Earlier this week, New York state reported its first measles-associated child death. However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has documented four measles-related deaths this year, though they have not disclosed the specific states where these incidents occurred. The discrepancy in reported numbers is attributed to a policy change under US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who directed the CDC to utilize the National Center for Health Statistics' mortality data to track measles deaths, replacing its prior reliance on state health departments' figures.",
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    "Infant dies from measles in Wisconsin outbreak.",
    "431 measles cases reported in Wisconsin as of November 3.",
    "Pennsylvania reports sixth measles-associated death this year."
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      {
        "outlet": "ABC News (US)",
        "title": "Wisconsin infant dies from measles: Health officials",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/wisconsin-infant-dies-from-measles-health-officials",
        "published": "2026-11-05T19:04:39.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Medical Xpress",
        "title": "Child dies of measles in Wisconsin's first such death since 1990",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/child-dies-of-measles-in-wisconsins-first-such-death-since-1990",
        "published": "2026-11-05T19:40:05.000Z"
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        "outlet": "MedPage Today",
        "title": "Child Dies of Measles in Wisconsin's First Such Death Since 1990",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/child-dies-of-measles-in-wisconsins-first-such-death-since-1990-18374401",
        "published": "2026-11-05T20:20:11.000Z"
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        "outlet": "STAT News",
        "title": "Child dies of measles in Wisconsin’s first such death since 1990",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/child-dies-of-measles-in-wisconsins-first-such-death-since-1990-18369415",
        "published": "2026-11-05T20:31:24.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Live Mint",
        "title": "Wisconsin Baby Dies of Measles in First State Death in 36 Years",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/wisconsin-baby-dies-of-measles-in-first-state-death-in-36-years",
        "published": "2026-11-05T20:45:58.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Hill",
        "title": "Wisconsin reports first measles death since 1990",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/wisconsin-reports-first-measles-death-since-1990",
        "published": "2026-11-05T22:20:18.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Wisconsin reports infant death linked to measles outbreak",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/wisconsin-reports-infant-death-linked-to-measles-outbreak",
        "published": "2026-11-06T02:02:03.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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