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US measles outbreak reaches 4,410 cases, 451 hospitalized
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SeverityModerateAssessedDeveloping storyAl JazeeraUS
Pennsylvania's measles outbreak has surged to 1,222 confirmed cases with six deaths, prompting CDC deployment of disease detectives. The county at the epicenter lacks a local health department, hampering response. Rapid case growth and fatalities signal a serious public-health emergency with potential for further spread.
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