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Pennsylvania seeks CDC help amid dispute over US measles deaths

The CDC and officials from the US state differ over how four deaths should be classified as cases continue to spread. Grouped from 2 articles across 2 sources.

2 reports2 sourcesSep 17, 2026, 9:08 PM
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Al JazeeraSep 17, 2026, 9:08 PM

Pennsylvania seeks CDC help amid dispute over US measles deaths

The CDC and officials from the US state differ over how four deaths should be classified as cases continue to spread.

The GuardianSep 17, 2026, 4:01 PM

Pennsylvania asks CDC for emergency help as measles outbreak spreads

State reportedly asks for emergency assistance as state Democratic governor spars with US health secretary Pennsylvania is seeking emergency assistance from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as a major measles outbreak spreads across the state. The state warned the request could be withdrawn unless the federal agency publicly recognizes four measles-associated deaths reported by the state. The Pennsylvania department of health has begun the process of requesting CDC emergency support known as an Epi-Aid, according to a letter reviewed by the Guardian. The letter was first reported by Reuters on Thursday. Continue reading...

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