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- The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed one measles-related death in the United States in 2026.
- The CDC recorded 3,471 measles cases nationwide, with Pennsylvania reporting 835 cases as of September 23, 2026.
- The Pennsylvania health department reported four measles-associated deaths in 2026.
- Governor Josh Shapiro and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. dispute the death count, urging a standardized definition.
