A child in rural northern New York has died from measles, the first fatality linked to the disease in the state in three decades, according to state officials. Health authorities have highlighted the case as a stark warning about the risks posed by declining vaccine protections. The death occurred in Lewis County, underscoring growing concerns over preventable outbreaks in communities with lower immunization rates. Officials are urging renewed efforts to ensure vaccination coverage to prevent further spread.
New York governor says case is ‘devastating reminder of what’s at stake’ when vaccine protections are erodedA child in rural northern New York has died after contracting measles, marking the state’s first death from the disease in 30 years, state officials announced on Monday.The child died in Lewis county, about 93 miles (150km) north of Syracuse, New York governor Kathy Hochul said. Continue reading...
