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Two Die of Measles in Pennsylvania as U.S. Cases Surge

Two unvaccinated people have died of measles in Pennsylvania, marking the first U.S. measles deaths of the year. The deaths come as measles cases nationwide have reached their highest level since the virus was eliminated in the country, amid declining vaccination rates.

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Deaths from disease are first in state in 35 years and just one day after Maryland declared outbreak in three counties Two unvaccinated individuals have died of measles in Pennsylvania, state health officials announced on Tuesday. The deaths are the first in the state in 35 years and have been announced just one day after Maryland declared a measles outbreak in three counties. Measles is one of the most contagious d…

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Two unvaccinated people die of measles in PennsylvaniaBBC News – World
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Two unvaccinated people die of measles in Pennsylvania

Cases in the US have hit the highest point since the virus was eliminated, as vaccination rates decline.

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Two People Have Died of Measles in Pennsylvania

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Two unvaccinated people die of measles in Pennsylvania

Deaths from disease are first in state in 35 years and just one day after Maryland declared outbreak in three counties Two unvaccinated individuals have died of measles in Pennsylvania, state health officials announced on Tuesday. The deaths are the first in the state in 35 years and have been announced just one day after Maryland declared a measles outbreak in three counties. Measles is one of the most contagious d…

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