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CDC and Pennsylvania Clash Over Measles Deaths Amid Record U.S. Outbreak

Two unvaccinated people died from measles in Pennsylvania, the state's first such deaths in 35 years, but federal health authorities have now excluded them from the national tally, fueling political controversy.

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Pennsylvania confirms two measles deaths, first in 35 years

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Infant among two Pennsylvania measles deaths

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Coroner questions measles as cause of infant death

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CDC joins RFK Jr. in questioning Pennsylvania deaths

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CDC excludes Pennsylvania deaths from official measles count

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CDC, Pennsylvania clash over measles death data

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  1. CDC reported then deleted two measles deaths that were questioned by RFK Jr.
    Ars Technica
  2. US health authorities contradict state officials on measles-related deaths
    Al Jazeera
  3. CDC, Pennsylvania clash over measles deaths
    The Hill
  4. RFK Jr.'s partial vaccine legacy
    Axios

2 articles

  1. CDC Director Erica Schwartz Excludes Pennsylvania Measles Deaths From National Data
    Time.news
  2. US health officials exclude measles-related deaths in Pennsylvania from counts
    Guardian Health

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  1. CDC Joins RFK Jr. in Questioning Pennsylvania Measles Deaths
    Mint

3 articles

  1. RFK Jr blames media and ‘demagogic politicians’ as he downplays ‘so-called measles deaths’ amid outbreak fears
    The Independent
  2. RFK Jr. Says Pennsylvania Lied About ‘So-Called’ Measles Deaths
    Forbes
  3. Pennsylvania Measles Deaths Spark Feud Between Gov. Shapiro and RFK Jr
    Time.news

9 articles

  1. RFK Jr. questions measles deaths in Pennsylvania
    The Hill
  2. "RFK Jr. has lied to the Senate": Lawmakers call for criminal probe, ouster
    Ars Technica
  3. What to know about the measles-related deaths in Pennsylvania
    CBS Top Stories
  4. Vaccine misinformation spreads as RFK Jr suggests two measles deaths were ‘fabricated’
    Guardian Health
  5. Supported Actor: RFK Jr. Action: Denies Object: Measles Deaths Corrected headline: RFK Denies Measles Deaths
    Time.news