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CDC sending scientist to help fight Pa. measles outbreak

After weeks of feuding between state and federal health officials, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will send a scientist to help Pennsylvania battle a measles outbreak that has so far infected more than 1,200 people. The so-called “disease detective” — part of the CDC’s Epi-Aid program —

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CDC sends a ‘disease detective’ to Pennsylvania as measles cases top 1,200A Health and Human Services official said the federal agency is sending a “disease detective” to Pennsylvania later this week at the state’s request.

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‘It’s almost personal’: GOP senator delivers stark warning in apparent swipe at RFK Jr.Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) delivered an emotional warning about the dangers of measles Tuesday while appearing to take aim at Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for not doing enough to encourage Americans to get vaccinated. Speaking with CNN’s Jake Tapper on “The Lead,” Cassidy, a physician, urged Kennedy to take a more aggressive…

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New York governor plans to seek federal help to tackle measles outbreakNew York Governor Kathy Hochul will seek federal assistance to tackle the measles ‌outbreak in the state, including support from the US Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, her spokesperson said.

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New York Declares Statewide Emergency to 'Confront' Measles OutbreakA measles outbreak prompted Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-NY) to declare a state disaster emergency on Monday as cases surge across the United States.

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N.Y. Gov. Hochul declares measles emergencyOct. 6 (UPI) -- New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state disaster emergency Tuesday in response to an outbreak of measles that has sickened more than

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CDC is sending a scientist to Pennsylvania for measles outbreakThe move follows a public battle between Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr and Gov. Josh Shapiro over measles-related deaths.

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Outrage after RFK Jr.'s staff tries to save him from measles question: 'Laughable'Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr . sparked fresh backlash after his staff tried to wave off a reporter's pointed question. The moment came Thursday, when Kennedy was speaking alongside Rep. Jen Kiggans (R-VA), who is running for reelection. A staffer cut in as a reporter began asking Kennedy about five deaths, and potentially a…

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