39-year-old unvaccinated woman becomes 6th measles death in Pennsylvania
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"39-year-old unvaccinated woman becomes 6th measles death in Pennsylvania" is generating significant coverage in the Health category, with 2 articles from 2 distinct sources tracked by PULSE so far.
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Coverage (3)
- 6th measles-related death reported in Pennsylvania Yahoo · 7h ago
- 6th measles-related death reported in Pennsylvania; health officials say 6abc Philadelphia · 7h ago
- Pennsylvania reports sixth death of year in disease outbreak USA Today · 7h ago
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