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CDC disputes two Pa. measles deaths, won’t include them in national tally

The CDC is declining to include two measles-related deaths reported by Pennsylvania in its national count, deepening a dispute between state and federal health officials as the outbreak worsens.

Published Sep 2, 2026, 10:28 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

By Lindsay Shachnow, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (TNS)

As the measles outbreak in Pennsylvania continues to worsen, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is challenging the two measles-related deaths reported by the state Department of Health amid an escalating feud among state and federal officials.