'Measles-associated' deaths mark Pennsylvania's first in 35 years, health officials say
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"'Measles-associated' deaths mark Pennsylvania's first in 35 years, health officials say" is generating significant coverage in the Health category, with 4 articles from 4 distinct sources tracked by PULSE so far.
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Coverage (4)
- RFK Jr. responds to Shapiro over measles-related deaths The Hill · 50d ago
- Officials warn of 'potential severity of the illness' after Pennsylvania reports first measles deaths in decades 6abc Philadelphia · 50d ago
- Measles case confirmed in Butler County WPXI · 50d ago
- 'Measles-associated' deaths mark Pennsylvania's first in 35 years, health officials say WGAL · 50d ago
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