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Wisconsin reports measles death of a baby, first death in over 35 years
Wisconsin has reported a measles death, the first in the state since 1990, amid a measles outbreak that has stricken over 430 people across 13 counties this year. The death is the third national measles fatality in a week, following a child's death in New York and another in Pennsylvania. The US has seen 5,182 measles cases this year, the highest recorded since 1991, with 9 reported deaths, 8 confirmed by state officials. The CDC reports 4 measles deaths, though it's unclear which of the reported deaths are included. The Wisconsin Department of Health has announced that experts will determine if the US has lost its measles elimination status next week.
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