Another child dies of measles as CDC reportedly holds up health alert
Summary
New York officials reported that a child died of measles, the state’s first reported measles-associated death in more than 30 years and the seventh reported in the United States this year. The Washington Post reported that CDC leadership blocked career scientists from issuing a health alert about measles risks during pregnancy; Pennsylvania officials issued their own alert on the subject in October.Key Facts
- New York has reported 170 measles cases across more than a dozen counties.
- The state has not released the age of the child who died or other details about the case.
- The six other reported measles-linked deaths this year were in Pennsylvania, which has reported more than 1,430 cases.
- Pennsylvania officials issued an alert about measles during pregnancy and congenital measles on October 19.
- The Washington Post reported that the CDC Director’s Office did not approve an urgent alert drafted by career scientists about measles risks and care during pregnancy.
- The scientists are considering publishing the information in the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report or outside the agency, according to the article.
- New York Governor Kathy Hochul expressed condolences and criticized federal policies she said weaken efforts to prevent disease.
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