Pennsylvania Reports First Measles Deaths in 35 Years
· World · CBS News, The Independent
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two measles-related deaths in 35 years. The cases mark a rare but serious resurgence of the disease in the state. Health officials have not disclosed the identities or specific locations of the deceased. Measles, once considered eliminated in the US, has seen sporadic outbreaks due to declining vaccination rates.
Why it matters
The deaths highlight the risks of vaccine-preventable diseases resurging in communities with low immunization rates, posing a public health threat.
Read the original report — CBS News
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