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Infant was one of the two measles-related deaths in Pennsylvania, officials say

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What happened Infant was one of the two measles-related deaths in Pennsylvania, officials say.
The headline split WDSU New Orleans (Hearst) frames it as "Infant was one of the two measles-related deaths in Pennsylvania, officials say". WPVI / 6abc Philadelphia frames it as "Baby among 2 unvaccinated measles deaths in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania officials say".
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WDSU New Orleans (Hearst)News report · Aug 27, 12:50 PM

Infant was one of the two measles-related deaths in Pennsylvania, officials say

One of the two deaths related to measles reported in Pennsylvania was an infant, state health officials said. The deaths mark the first U.S. deaths related to measles reported in 2026 and t...

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The Plain Dealer (Cleveland.com)News report · Aug 27, 1:37 PM

Pennsylvania confirms infant among two measles-related deaths

Pennsylvania health officials confirmed that one of two measles-related deaths involved an infant as the state’s outbreak grows.

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WPVI / 6abc PhiladelphiaNews report · Aug 27, 12:44 PM

Baby among 2 unvaccinated measles deaths in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania officials say

Pennsylvania officials say an infant was among the two unvaccinated patients who died while being infected with measles.

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Aug 27, 12:44 PM: WPVI / 6abc Philadelphia joined the source map.

Aug 27, 12:50 PM: WDSU New Orleans (Hearst) joined the source map.

Aug 27, 1:37 PM: The Plain Dealer (Cleveland.com) joined the source map.

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