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CDC recognizes third measles death, still short of Pennsylvania count

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has added a third U.S. measles death to its national tracker as total cases for 2026 surpass 4,400. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) told Reuters the CDC updated its count after the National Center for Health Statistics received a report of a measles-related death...

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The Hill· Oct 20, 6:18 PMCDC recognizes third measles death, still short of Pennsylvania count

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