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Measles outbreak in Pennsylvania kills four; CDC skeptical as Kennedy undermines vaccine trust
New York TimesLO·US·1 day ago
The CDC has recorded the first measles death of 2026 in the US, with Pennsylvania accounting for four related fatalities. The victim's identity and jurisdiction remain undisclosed, and the full scope of the outbreak is still emerging. This marks a significant public health setback, as measles deaths are rare in the US due to vaccination.
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