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CDC raises US measles death toll to two
Original: CDC updates measles toll, now counts 2 deaths
The CDC has updated its measles outbreak figures, now confirming two deaths linked to the ongoing US outbreak. The revised toll underscores the severity of the resurgence, which health officials have tied to declining vaccination rates. Coverage is focusing on how quickly cases are spreading and renewed calls for immunisation.
Why now: Measles outbreaks and reported deaths are driving renewed public health concern and media coverage.
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- CDC updates measles toll, now counts 2 deaths · The Washington Post
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