CDC reports largest measles outbreak in 35 years
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The United States is experiencing its largest annual measles caseload in 35 years, with 3,659 confirmed cases and two deaths recorded by the CDC so far this year, while Pennsylvania has reported more than 900 cases. Officials say reporting disagreements arose after Pennsylvania documented four measles deaths that the CDC did not include, prompting the agency to switch mortality data sources to the National Center for Health Statistics. The outbreak coincides with declining vaccination tied to increasing vaccine skepticism, a 30 percent CDC workforce reduction, and an executive order proposing separation of the MMR vaccine, which experts warn could raise infection risk.
Measles cases reached 3,659 and death reporting is under dispute.
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Measles was declared eliminated in the United States in 2000. Vaccination declines and…
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