Fifth unvaccinated person dies of measles; CDC still not counting all deaths
A fifth person has died from a measles outbreak in Pennsylvania, bringing the total case count to 943 across 39 counties. Health officials are racing to vaccinate residents as the CDC faces criticism for its reporting methods.
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The outbreak highlights public health challenges and the consequences of declining vaccination rates in specific communities.
Grim Fifth unvaccinated person dies of measles; CDC still not counting all deaths State health officials race to vaccinate residents by giving over 8,500 doses.
3 Protect Our Care shines light on the growing measles crisis under HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. with a projection on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services building on January 20, 2026 in Washington, DC. Credit: Getty | Paul Morigi Protect Our Care shines light on the growing measles crisis under HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. with a projection on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services building on January 20, 2026 in Washington, DC. Credit: Getty | Paul Morigi Text settings Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only Learn more Minimize to nav A fifth, unvaccinated person has died of measles in Pennsylvania, the state’s health department announced Wednesday .
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