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Measles Raises Alarm
An unvaccinated seven-month-old infant has died in Lewis County, New York, following a measles outbreak—the state’s first measles-related death in more than 30 years. The United States had recorded 4,852 confirmed cases as of October 29, 2026, with 96% of cases among people who were unvaccinated or whose vaccination status was unknown. Coverage for the first and second doses was 84% and 77%, respectively, below the roughly 95% level needed to prevent outbreaks. An estimated 95,000 people worldwide died of measles in 2024, most of them unvaccinated or incompletely vaccinated children under five. Two doses provide about 97% protection. The spread can be curbed by restoring high vaccination coverage, catching up on missed doses, and responding rapidly to cases.
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