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Pennsylvania measles outbreak worse than reported, editorial warns
Original: Opinion | Pennsylvania’s measles outbreak is worse than the numbers suggest
A Washington Post opinion column argues that Pennsylvania's measles outbreak is being undercounted, with the true scale of infections likely exceeding official figures. The piece points to gaps in surveillance and reporting as reasons the numbers understate the spread, renewing debate over vaccination coverage and public health readiness in the state.
Why now: Rising concern about a vaccine-preventable disease spreading in a populous US state has drawn attention to gaps in outbreak reporting.
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- Opinion | Pennsylvania’s measles outbreak is worse than the numbers suggest · The Washington Post
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