Wisconsin Reports First Measles Death in Over 35 Years, a Infant
Source Summary
Wisconsin has reported a measles death of an infant, marking the first measles fatality in the state in over 35 years. Next week, experts will determine whether the United States has lost its measles elimination status.
Why it matters
A measles death in an infant represents a serious public-health setback in a disease the US had eliminated, and the pending expert review could result in loss of the nation's official elimination status.
What remains uncertain
The outcome of next week's expert review on whether the US has lost measles elimination status is not yet determined.
