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- 1Pennsylvania measles outbreak accelerates with 55 new cases in two days●Pennsylvania's measles outbreak: 55 new cases reported in 2 days
Pennsylvania health officials have reported 55 new measles cases in just two days, marking a sharp escalation of the ongoing outbreak in the state. The rapid rise in infections is drawing attention to vaccination gaps and public health response efforts. Described as deadly in local reporting, the outbreak is prompting renewed concern about measles resurgence in the United States.
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Measles, once declared eliminated in many countries, is making a comeback, prompting questions about how the disease has returned. Falling vaccination rates, pandemic-era disruptions to routine immunization programs, and growing vaccine hesitancy are widely cited as key factors allowing outbreaks to spread again. Health officials are urging parents to catch up on missed MMR doses as cases rise in multiple regions and the science of herd immunity comes back into public focus.