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Two infants identified in Lancaster County measles-associated deaths
The deaths were classified as measles-associated as Pennsylvania reported 17 new cases and Lancaster County continued to lead the state with 252.
- Lancaster County Coroner Stephen Diamantoni identified two infants who recently died in connection with a measles outbreak, marking Pennsylvania's first such deaths in 35 years.
- The deaths occurred amid a major measles outbreak in Lancaster County that has sickened nearly 400 people, while state officials reported 17 new cases Tuesday, bringing the statewide total to 594.
- Coroner Diamantoni reported the newborn tested positive for measles but died from a ruptured spleen, a condition Dr. Paul Offit of Children's Hospital of Philadelphia said can occur when an enlarged spleen becomes fragile.
- Governor Josh Shapiro visited Lancaster General Health to urge vaccinations, while U.S. Department of Health and Human Services head Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced criticism for claiming on social media the deaths were 'fabricated.'
- Measles has surged since being declared eradicated in 2000 as vaccination rates have declined in recent years, though health officials stress that vaccines remain the most effective way to prevent such illness.
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The coroner of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, confirmed that a six-week-old girl died from measles, marking the first death of this type in the State for 35 years. The story comes after days of controversy over the pediatric deaths defined as "associated with the measles" by the local health authorities and the statements of Secretary of Health Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The post Morbillo, confirmed a death in Pennsylvania, first in 35 years. But fo…
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