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CDC Adds Measles Death to 2026 Dashboard After Pennsylvania

By Drooid · Sep 24, 2026, 6:07 AM UTC · How we work

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CDC added a measles death to its 2026 dashboard, confirming a case after Pennsylvania reported four deaths.
Pennsylvania officials accuse CDC of politicizing death reporting and say the delay hampers public-health transparency.
The state will request an Epi-Aid team only if the CDC formally recognizes the deaths.
Pennsylvania kindergarten vaccination rates fell below 95% herd immunity.

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CDC added a measles death to its 2026 dashboard, confirming a case after Pennsylvania reported four deaths.
Pennsylvania officials accuse CDC of politicizing death reporting and say the delay hampers public-health transparency.
The state will request an Epi-Aid team only if the CDC formally recognizes the deaths.
Pennsylvania kindergarten vaccination rates fell below 95% herd immunity.