Wisconsin Reports First Infant Death From Measles in More Than 35 Years
Also reported by Ars Technica
Summary
An infant in southwest Wisconsin has died after contracting measles, the state’s first measles-related death since 1990. Wisconsin reported 431 cases by November 3, while measles cases and deaths have also been reported in other states this year.Key Facts
- Wisconsin health officials reported the infant’s death on Thursday.
- The state recorded 431 measles cases by November 3, up from 335 two weeks earlier.
- Wisconsin reported 35 measles cases in 2025.
- Nine people in Wisconsin have been hospitalized with severe measles symptoms.
- The CDC reported 4,842 confirmed measles cases nationwide this year, its highest annual total since 1991.
- The CDC counted four measles deaths this year, while state health departments said the total could be as high as eight.
- Wisconsin sent 2,000 additional MMR vaccine doses to hospitals in recent months, and about 500 were given to infants.
- About 85 percent of Wisconsin kindergarteners are vaccinated against measles, compared with a 92 percent national average.
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