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Fifth measles death confirmed as US outbreak accelerates
Health

Fifth measles death confirmed as US outbreak accelerates

Pennsylvania has confirmed the fifth measles-associated death in the US outbreak, with cases having more than doubled since August while the CDC remains in a dispute with state officials over the full death count. Pennsylvania health authorities have administered over 8,500 vaccine doses in response.

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Pennsylvania confirms fifth measles-associated death as US outbreak grows

Pennsylvania confirms fifth measles-associated death as US outbreak grows

Al Jazeera · Sep 30

Fifth unvaccinated person dies of measles; CDC still not counting all deaths

Fifth unvaccinated person dies of measles; CDC still not counting all deaths

Ars Technica · Sep 30

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