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Measles-associated death reported in Franklin County, Pennsylvania

Original: Franklin County coroner announces measles-associated death, state Health Dept. still investigating

The Franklin County coroner in Pennsylvania has announced a death associated with measles, while the state Department of Health continues to investigate the case. Details about the victim and circumstances have not yet been released. The announcement has drawn attention amid ongoing measles outbreaks and falling vaccination rates in parts of the United States.

Why now: A measles-associated death is rare and alarming in the US, especially amid recent outbreaks and vaccine hesitancy.

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