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CDC Excludes Pennsylvania Measles Deaths from National Data

The CDC has decided not to include two measles deaths reported by Pennsylvania health officials in its national data update, challenging the state's determinations. CDC Director Erica Schwartz stated that available information does not confirm whether measles was a contributing factor in the deaths. The CDC's website underwent multiple updates regarding the death count over the weekend.

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The CDC has decided not to include two measles deaths reported by Pennsylvania health officials in its national data update, challenging the state's determinations. CDC Director Erica Schwartz stated that available information does not confirm whether measles was a contributing factor in the deaths. The CDC's website underwent multiple updates regarding the death count over the weekend.

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A newborn and child reportedly died of measles; CDC isn't counting them

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CDC Excludes Pennsylvania Measles Deaths from National Data