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CDC and RFK Jr. Dispute on Measles Deaths

Updated 2026-09-01 18:40 UTC 1 source Negative

The CDC reported and then deleted two measles deaths that were questioned by RFK Jr., sparking a debate over the accuracy of health department data.

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Ars Technica
Historically, state health departments determine cases and deaths, not the CDC.
2026-09-01 18:21 UTC
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