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Pennsylvania confirms fifth death in widening measles outbreak
Original: Pennsylvania confirms a fifth death associated with widening measles outbreak
Pennsylvania health officials have confirmed a fifth death linked to a measles outbreak that continues to spread across the state. The confirmation marks the deadliest toll yet in the outbreak and is prompting renewed concern from health authorities urging vaccination. Further details about the victim or the extent of new infections were not immediately available.
Why now: The fifth confirmed death signals the outbreak is worsening, raising public concern about measles returning.
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