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Pennsylvania records sixth measles death amid widening outbreak
Original: Pa.’s sixth measles death announced by Franklin County coroner as outbreak intensifies
Health officials in Pennsylvania have confirmed a sixth death from measles, announced by the Franklin County coroner as the outbreak continues to intensify. It is one of the state's most serious measles episodes in recent years, and residents are being urged to check vaccination status as cases spread.
Why now: A rising death toll from a vaccine-preventable disease is prompting public concern about the outbreak's spread
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- Pa.’s sixth measles death announced by Franklin County Coroner as outbreak intensifies · Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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