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Wisconsin, Pennsylvania report measles deaths as US toll reaches eight
The CDC has confirmed more than 5,800 cases this year, the most in 35 years.
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Wisconsin reported its first measles death since 1990, an infant linked to an outbreak in the state’s southwest, and Pennsylvania confirmed its sixth measles death, Straight Arrow News reported Friday.
The deaths bring the national toll to eight this year, the highest since 1991. The CDC has confirmed more than 5,800 cases so far this year, more than double last year’s total.
Health experts cite declining vaccination rates as a major driver of the outbreak.
What we know / what we don't
What we know
- The national measles death toll this year is eight.
- More than 5,800 cases have been confirmed.
What we don't know
- Whether the outbreak has peaked is not known.
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