Pennsylvania measles outbreak claims fifth death
A fifth unvaccinated person has died as cases approach 1,000, ending a 35-year stretch without reported measles deaths in the state.
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What happened
Pennsylvania measles cases are approaching 1,000 as the outbreak spreads. 1 A fifth unvaccinated person has died of measles in Pennsylvania. 23 Pennsylvania had not reported a measles death in 35 years before these deaths. 3
Why it matters
The outbreak underscores a longstanding issue with measles in the state. 2 The CDC is not counting all deaths from the outbreak. 3
What to watch
Assessment of the full scope of the outbreak in the state and country. 2
Sources · 3
[1]How big is Pennsylvania’s measles outbreak?
STAT
[2]Pennsylvania measles cases near 1,000 as outbreak spreads reut.rs/4hVZMIp
Reuters · Bluesky
[3]Prior to these five deaths in Pennsylvania, the state had not reported a measles death in 35 years: arstechnica.visitlink.me/u-NSpC
Ars Technica · Bluesky
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