CDC reports second measles death in US while excluding Pennsylvania deaths
Summary
The CDC has confirmed a second measles death in the US amid a large outbreak across 47 states, with over 3,600 confirmed cases. Pennsylvania, the hardest-hit state, reports more deaths and cases than the CDC's national data due to a disagreement over death reporting.Key Facts
- The CDC confirmed two measles deaths in the US but did not specify the states.
- Pennsylvania reported more than 900 measles cases and four deaths but these deaths are not included in the CDC's national count.
- The CDC now uses death data from the National Center for Health Statistics for national measles deaths.
- Pennsylvania had 114 new measles cases in one week, with one-third of new cases in children under 18.
- Less than 1% of measles cases are in people fully vaccinated with the MMR vaccine.
- Measles was declared eliminated in the US in 2000 but cases in 2024 are the highest since 1991.
- The CDC has lost about one-third of its workforce recently, with over 3,800 fewer employees this year.
- Measles is highly contagious and can cause severe symptoms, including fever, cough, and rash; two doses of the MMR vaccine offer strong protection.
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