Measles-associated deaths reach 10 in US after two more deaths reported
Summary
Pennsylvania and Wisconsin reported one additional measles-associated death each, bringing state-reported U.S. deaths this year to 10. The United States has recorded more than 5,400 confirmed cases, and health officials are disputing how measles-associated deaths should be counted as the country faces the possible loss of its measles-elimination status.Key Facts
- Wisconsin reported the death of an infant, and Pennsylvania reported the death of an unvaccinated patient who tested positive for measles.
- Pennsylvania has reported seven measles-associated deaths, and Wisconsin has reported two.
- New York reported a child's death on November 2, the state's first recorded measles death in more than 30 years.
- More than 5,400 confirmed measles cases have been recorded in the United States this year, compared with 2,289 in 2025.
- The CDC lists six measles-related deaths, fewer than the 10 reported by states.
- Pennsylvania counts a death as measles-associated when a person with confirmed measles dies within 30 days of developing symptoms, unless an unrelated event caused the death.
- Measles vaccination coverage among U.S. kindergarteners fell from 95.2 percent in the 2019–2020 school year to 92.4 percent in 2025–2026.
- Two doses of the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine provide about 97 percent protection.
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