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  "id": 18418828,
  "title": "Wisconsin reports infant death linked to measles outbreak",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/wisconsin-reports-infant-death-linked-to-measles-outbreak",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-11-06T02:02:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20261106/wisconsin-reports-infant-death-linked-to-measles-outbreak"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Wisconsin Department of Health Services confirmed on Thursday that an infant had passed away due to measles, which is the immediate cause of death, according to the coroner. The department did not disclose additional details to respect the family's privacy. This incident occurs as the United States is experiencing its highest number of measles cases in decades, driven by outbreaks in various states and declining childhood vaccination rates in certain communities. As of November 3, Wisconsin had reported 431 cases across 13 counties, with nine individuals hospitalized for severe symptoms, making it the largest number of measles cases seen in the state in over 35 years, according to state epidemiologist Ryan Westergaard. Westergaard noted during a media call that the 431 cases are likely an underestimate, as many infected individuals go untested and unnoticed by public health authorities. State health officials have collaborated with local and Tribal health departments to manage the outbreak through case tracking, testing, and vaccination initiatives.",
  "summary": "The Wisconsin Department of Health Services said on Thursday that an infant had died in connection with the ongoing measles outbreak in the state. The coroner listed measles as the immediate cause of death, the department said, declining to release further details to protect the family's privacy. The death comes as the United States faces its highest number of measles cases in decades, fueled by…",
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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": "Investing.com",
        "title": "Wisconsin reports infant death linked to measles outbreak",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/wisconsin-reports-infant-death-linked-to-measles-outbreak",
        "published": "2026-11-05T23:42:43.000Z"
      }
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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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