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CDC Sends Detective to Aid Pennsylvania’s Worst Measles Outbreak

By Drooid · Oct 15, 2026, 3:17 AM UTC · How we work

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The CDC is sending a detective to Pennsylvania to assist with the state's worst measles outbreak in 35 years.
Pennsylvania has recorded 1,136 measles cases and six deaths, including two infants, over the past three months.
The state requested CDC assistance, which includes nearly $4 million for the response.
Nationwide measles infections exceed 4,000 this year, the highest level in 35 years.

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The CDC is sending a detective to Pennsylvania to assist with the state's worst measles outbreak in 35 years.
Pennsylvania has recorded 1,136 measles cases and six deaths, including two infants, over the past three months.
The state requested CDC assistance, which includes nearly $4 million for the response.
Nationwide measles infections exceed 4,000 this year, the highest level in 35 years.