<p>Most counties in Pennsylvania do not have their own health agencies, and certain population groups have low vaccination rates.</p><p>Pennsylvania is preparing for a potential increase in measles cases, with some public health officials expressing concern that the disease may spread beyond the current outbreak's epicenter.</p><p>Last week, the state reported its fifth measles-associated death amid 943 confirmed cases across 39 counties. The outbreak has raised concerns regarding public health in the United States, particularly due to rising vaccine skepticism, which some attribute to the influence of health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.</p>
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Pennsylvania health officials prepare for potential spread of measles outbreak
Pennsylvania health officials are preparing for a potential spread of measles as the state reports 943 confirmed cases and five measles-associated deaths. Concerns have been raised regarding low vaccination rates and the influence of vaccine skepticism on public health.
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