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CDC sends disease detective to Pennsylvania amid measles outbreak
Original: CDC sending disease detective to Pa. amid measles outbreak
The CDC is deploying one of its disease detectives to Pennsylvania as the state works to contain a measles outbreak. The specialist will assist local health officials with case investigation, contact tracing and efforts to limit further spread of the highly contagious virus. The move underscores growing federal attention to the outbreak and renewed concerns about measles resurgences in the United States.
Why now: An active measles outbreak in Pennsylvania has prompted federal CDC support, drawing public attention to containment efforts.
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