New York records first measles death in three decades as vaccination rates slip

A child in rural northern New York died after contracting measles, marking the first measles-related death in the state in 30 years, officials said.

The death comes as U.S. vaccination coverage has fallen below the 95% threshold needed to prevent outbreaks, prompting state leaders to warn about the consequences of declining immunization.

This is one of three measles-associated deaths confirmed by the CDC nationwide this year, with additional deaths reported in Pennsylvania, highlighting a broader resurgence of the disease.