The Lancaster County coroner confirmed that the death of a 6-week-old infant in Pennsylvania was caused by measles. County coroner Stephen Diamantoni stated that the child, who passed away last month, was born with Amish lethal microcephaly, a rare genetic condition that can lead to respiratory infections. Last week, Pennsylvania health officials reported the measles-related deaths of two unvaccinated individuals.
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Infant in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, dies from measles
A 6-week-old infant in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, has died from measles, according to the county coroner. The infant had a rare genetic condition known as Amish lethal microcephaly. Additionally, health officials reported two other measles-related deaths among unvaccinated individuals in the state.
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