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Pennsylvania measles outbreak hits 890 cases, four dead
Original: Pennsylvania measles outbreak reaches 890 cases with four deaths
A measles outbreak in Pennsylvania has grown to 890 confirmed cases and four deaths, making it one of the most serious US outbreaks in recent years. Health officials are urging vaccination as the virus continues to spread, and commentators are raising concerns about declining immunisation rates and the strain on local public health services.
Why now: The rising case count and fatalities are renewing public alarm over measles returning in the United States.
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- Pennsylvania measles outbreak reaches 890 cases with four deaths · NationofChange
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