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C.D.C. Director Challenges Pennsylvania’s Report of Two Measles Deaths

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This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention category. Published on August 31, 2026 • Originally reported by Apoorva Mandavilli and Teddy Rosenbluth. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
Questioning a state’s investigation is highly unusual for the public health agency, but reflects tensions between the Trump administration and many states over health issues.
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