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More Measles Deaths Reported as U.S. Cases Top 5,400
The Brief
- Wisconsin and Pennsylvania each reported a measles-associated death on Friday, adding two more deaths.
- U.S. measles cases have topped 5,400, according to the report.
- The U.S. stands on the brink of losing its measles elimination status.
Why it matters
Losing measles elimination status would signal that the disease is circulating continuously in the U.S., with consequences for vaccination coverage and public health planning.
Who’s affected
- public health officials and clinicians
- anyone living in or traveling to the United States
(MedPage Today) -- Wisconsin and Pennsylvania reported two more measles-associated deaths on Friday, as the U.S. stands on the brink of losing its measles elimination status with more than 5,400 cases. Wisconsin health officials reported a measles...
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Wisconsin and Pennsylvania reported two more measles-associated deaths
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More Measles Deaths Reported as U.S. Cases Top 5,400