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Pennsylvania measles outbreak reaches 890 cases with four deaths
A measles outbreak in Pennsylvania has grown to 890 confirmed cases and has caused four deaths, according to reports circulating widely. The toll makes it one of the more serious measles flare-ups in the United States in recent years, and coverage is drawing attention to vaccination rates and public health response efforts as officials work to contain the spread.
Why now: The rising case count and reported deaths mark a significant public health development that is drawing widespread attention.
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