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CDC to send ‘disease detective’ to help tackle Pennsylvania measles outbreak

State has confirmed six measles-related deaths and county at center of outbreak lacks its own health department The county at the center of Pennsylvania’s measles outbreak is at a clear disadvantage because, local officials say, it lacks its own health department and it will now get special assistance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). As of Wednesday, Pennsylvania had confirmed 1,222 measles…

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More than 4,400 measles cases have been reported in the U.S. as the CDC says it plans to send a "disease detective" to Pennsylvania.

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Pennsylvania's measles outbreak has grown to 1,222 confirmed cases and six measles-related deaths, and the CDC is sending a 'disease detective' to assist the county at the center of the outbreak. Nationwide, more than 4,400 measles cases have been reported.

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Pennsylvania's measles outbreak has grown to 1,222 confirmed cases and six deaths, the CDC is sending a 'disease detective' to the affected county, and nationwide U.S. cases have surpassed 4,400.

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CDC to send ‘disease detective’ to help tackle Pennsylvania measles outbreak

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4,400 measles cases reported in US as CDC to send 'disease detective' to Pennsylvania

More than 4,400 measles cases have been reported in the U.S. as the CDC says it plans to send a "disease detective" to Pennsylvania.

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