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  "id": 18422641,
  "title": "Wisconsin reports infant death linked to measles outbreak",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/wisconsin-reports-infant-death-linked-to-measles-outbreak-18422641",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-11-06T02:32:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "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 announced on Thursday that an infant had died due to measles in the ongoing outbreak in the state, according to the coroner. The department refrained from disclosing additional information to respect the family's privacy. This death follows the United States experiencing its highest measles case numbers in decades, driven by outbreaks in multiple states and declining vaccination rates among certain communities. As of November 3, Wisconsin had reported 431 cases across 13 counties, with nine individuals hospitalized for severe symptoms. State epidemiologist Ryan Westergaard stated that this represents the largest number of measles cases observed in Wisconsin in more than 35 years. The identified 431 cases are likely an underestimation, as not all infected individuals are tested or reported to public health authorities. Wisconsin 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",
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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",
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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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