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Measles Outbreak Claims Third Death

Updated 2026-10-20 18:35 UTC 1 source Negative

The CDC has reported a third U.S. measles death, bringing the total number of cases to over 4,400 in 2026. The Department of Health and Human Services confirmed the update after receiving data from the National Center for Health Statistics.

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CDC recognizes third measles death, still short of Pennsylvania count

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has added a third U.S. measles death to its national tracker as total cases for 2026 surpass 4,400. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) told Reuters the CDC updated its count after the National Center for Health Statistics received

2026-10-20 18:18 UTC