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NY child dies of measles, marking state's first death from the disease in 30 years
New York Post • • general
Key Points:
- An unvaccinated child in Lewis County, New York, has died from measles, marking the state's first measles-related death in over 30 years amid a historic outbreak.
- Governor Kathy Hochul expressed heartbreak and emphasized vaccination as the best protection against the highly contagious disease, highlighting the importance of public health measures.
- Lewis County has reported 15 measles cases this year, all among unvaccinated individuals, with the state responding by declaring a State Disaster Emergency to enhance testing, contact tracing, and vaccination efforts.
- Health officials urged residents to stay up to date on the MMR vaccine, noting that measles can cause severe complications and spreads easily through airborne transmission.
- The CDC recommends two doses of the MMR vaccine for children, with a possible early dose for infants traveling to high-risk areas, as measles outbreaks have also occurred in other states like Pennsylvania and South Carolina.
