A child has died from measles in upstate New York, marking the first fatality linked to the disease in the region in more than three decades. Health officials are investigating the case as part of an ongoing outbreak that has raised concerns about vaccination rates. The death underscores the serious risks posed by measles, a highly contagious virus that can lead to severe complications. Authorities are urging unvaccinated individuals to get immunized to prevent further spread.
Child dies after contracting measles in upstate NY, first such death in over 30 years WTVC