US health authorities contradict state officials on measles-related deaths
Summary
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) removed two measles-related deaths reported by Pennsylvania from its national count, saying it is unclear if measles caused the deaths. This change comes amid the highest number of measles cases in 35 years and controversy over President Trump’s vaccine and public health policies.Key Facts
- The CDC removed two measles-associated deaths reported by Pennsylvania from the national tally.
- The agency said it is unclear if measles caused or contributed to these deaths.
- Pennsylvania had reported two unvaccinated residents died from “measles-associated” cases, the first in 35 years.
- The state confirmed it provided all information to the CDC and investigated the cases thoroughly.
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr., now Health and Human Services Secretary, questioned the validity of the reported deaths and vaccine policies.
- President Trump signed an order to reduce childhood vaccinations and split the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine into three doses.
- Medical groups warn splitting the MMR vaccine could increase the number of unvaccinated children.
- The controversy highlights tensions between federal and state health officials during a measles outbreak.
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