A child in Los Angeles has died from a rare measles complication, according to local public health officials. This tragic incident, occurring years after the child’s initial infection, reveals how measles can pose serious risks that extend well beyond the immediate illness.

A child in Los Angeles has tragically died from an often-overlooked complication of measles known as SSPE. This rare condition, which irreversibly damages the brain, underscores the severity of measles and its lingering threats.