# More Measles Deaths Reported as U.S. Cases Top 5,400

Source: [MedPageToday.com - medical news for physicians](https://www.medpagetoday.com/infectiousdisease/generalinfectiousdisease/123886) · 2026-11-13 · Medicine
Page: https://themorning.science/story/more-measles-deaths-reported-as-u-s-cases-top-5-400-6392d3a75d877141
Kind: other · Impact: high

## In brief

- Wisconsin and Pennsylvania each reported a measles-associated death on Friday, adding two more deaths.
- U.S. measles cases have topped 5,400, according to the report.
- The U.S. stands on the brink of losing its measles elimination status.

## Why it matters

Losing measles elimination status would signal that the disease is circulating continuously in the U.S., with consequences for vaccination coverage and public health planning.

## Timeline

- 2026-11-13: Wisconsin and Pennsylvania reported two more measles-associated deaths

## Coverage

- [More Measles Deaths Reported as U.S. Cases Top 5,400](https://www.medpagetoday.com/infectiousdisease/generalinfectiousdisease/123886) — MedPageToday.com - medical news for physicians, 2026-11-13

Tags: measles, public health, vaccination, outbreak, united states

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