The facts

  1. Wisconsin health officials said an infant in the southwest of the state died after contracting measles; AP reported it was the state’s first measles death since 1990. [1]

  2. The state reported 431 measles cases as of 5 November, all but three in unvaccinated people, and nine hospitalizations. [1][2]

  3. The department withheld the death location and family details for privacy; state officials told AP the coroner listed measles as the cause. [1][2]

Still unconfirmed

  • The state did not disclose the infant’s exact location or identifying family details.

Sources

References support the numbered facts above. Source checks: 6 Nov 2026, 03:17 UTC.

  1. Child dies of measles in Wisconsin’s first such death since 1990

    The Associated Press · Reporting · 5 Nov 2026

    Opened the full AP report.

  2. Immunizations: Measles

    Wisconsin Department of Health Services · Primary source · 5 Nov 2026

    Opened the state’s measles page updated 5 November.

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