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New York state reports 1st measles-associated death in over 30 years
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Key Points:
- New York state health officials reported the first measles-associated child death in over 30 years amid an ongoing outbreak, with no additional case details released.
- The outbreak has led to 178 measles cases in New York this year, prompting Governor Kathy Hochul to declare a state disaster emergency last month to enhance response efforts.
- The emergency order permits registered nurses to order specimen collection and testing for suspected measles cases, marking the first such state action since the rise in measles cases began last year.
- Nationally, the U.S. has confirmed over 4,800 measles cases this year, the highest since 1991, with 96% of cases occurring in unvaccinated individuals or those with unknown vaccination status.
- The CDC recommends two doses of the MMR vaccine for effective prevention, with an early third dose advised for infants in high-risk outbreak areas.
