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Child dies of measles in New York's first such death in 30 years

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  • The U.S. stopped the domestic spread of measles in 2000 by maintaining high vaccination rates, but they have fallen in recent years to below the 95% coverage needed to prevent outbreaks of the viral diseaseS1
  • The death occurred in Lewis County, located in the northwestern part of the state, according to a joint press release from the county and state health departments.S2
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Child dies of measles in New York's first such death in 30 years

The U.S. stopped the domestic spread of measles in 2000 by maintaining high vaccination rates, but they have fallen in recent years to below the 95% coverage needed to prevent outb…

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New York Reports First Measles Death In 30 Years

The death occurred in Lewis County, located in the northwestern part of the state, according to a joint press release from the county and state health departments.

Child dies of measles in New York's first such death in 30 years

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What to know

  • The U.S. stopped the domestic spread of measles in 2000 by maintaining high vaccination rates, but they have fallen in recent years to below the 95% coverage needed to prevent outbreaks of the viral diseaseS1
  • The death occurred in Lewis County, located in the northwestern part of the state, according to a joint press release from the county and state health departments.S2
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