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Lewis County measles death: Baby boy was unvaccinated, NYT reports
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Key Points:
- A 7-month-old unvaccinated Amish baby boy in Lewis County, New York, died from measles, marking the state's first measles-related death in 30 years, according to the coroner and health officials.
- Health authorities recommend infants 6 months and older receive an early MMR vaccine dose during outbreaks, with subsequent doses at 12 months and four years, to provide additional protection.
- Governor Kathy Hochul expressed heartbreak over the death and criticized federal vaccine skepticism, reaffirming New York's commitment to proven public health measures to protect against preventable diseases.
- Lewis County has confirmed 16 measles cases so far, all among unvaccinated individuals, highlighting ongoing transmission within the community.
- Measles symptoms include high fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, and a spreading rash that appears several days after initial symptoms, underscoring the importance of vaccination for prevention.
