US health officials exclude measles-related deaths in Pennsylvania from counts
Summary
US health officials are not counting two recent measles-related deaths in Pennsylvania in their official numbers while they review the cases. This differs from how previous measles deaths were handled, and some officials have questioned the accuracy and political nature of communication around these deaths.Key Facts
- Two measles-related deaths in Pennsylvania in August are currently excluded from official US counts.
- These deaths include at least one newborn who died shortly after birth.
- The CDC says it is reviewing information to confirm if measles caused or contributed to these deaths.
- Last year, three measles deaths in Texas and New Mexico were counted in official reports.
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr., HHS Secretary, said only three measles deaths happened in the past 10 years and suggested the Pennsylvania deaths were “fabricated.”
- The CDC delayed its weekly measles update and temporarily showed inconsistent information about these deaths.
- Health experts say the CDC’s approach is unusual and could harm cooperation between federal and state health agencies.
- A mother in Pennsylvania who was ill with measles gave birth early to a newborn who died; she could not get vaccinated during pregnancy.
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