# Wisconsin Baby Measles Death

> Wisconsin reports first measles death in 36 years as outbreak surges.
- Title: Wisconsin Baby Measles Death · mint | Shortify
- Summary: Wisconsin reports first measles death in 36 years as outbreak surges. A Wisconsin infant died from measles, the first state death in 36 years, amid rising…
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- Source: mint — https://livemint.com/news/us-news/wisconsin-baby-dies-of-measles-in-first-state-death-in-36-years-11793911558446.html
- Published: 2026-11-05T20:45:58+00:00
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- Topics: wisconsin, measles, infant, vaccination, measles outbreak, cdc, herd immunity, news, india
## Measles Death in Wisconsin
Wisconsin reported its first measles death in more than three decades on Thursday.
## Infant Death Details
The death occurred in an infant, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services said.
## National Measles Cases
At least 45 states have reported infections for a total of 4,852 people.
## Outbreak Impact
The highly contagious virus has been spreading in southwestern Wisconsin and nine people hospitalized.
## Health Secretary Statement
Wisconsin State Health Secretary Kirsten Johnson called measles death a tragedy.
## CDC Death Count
The CDC confirmed only four measles deaths this year, including Pennsylvania and New York cases.
## Key takeaway

A Wisconsin infant died from measles, the first state death in 36 years, amid rising cases linked to declining vaccination rates.