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Nov 3, 2026

New York reports first measles death in over 30 years

A child in New York's Lewis County died after contracting measles, marking the state's first measles-associated death in more than 30 years during an ongoing outbreak that has infected over 170 people.

Nov 3, 2026·2 sources
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Aug 26, 2026

RFK Jr. posts vaccine misinformation amid Pennsylvania measles deaths

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. posted vaccine misinformation and sparred with Pennsylvania officials on social media after the state announced two unvaccinated people died from measles-associated causes.

Aug 26, 2026·3 sources
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Top claims

  • ▪The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recorded 4,852 measles cases across 45 states in 2026
  • ▪The United States is poised to lose its long-held measles elimination status in November 2026 if continuous transmission of a single strain persists for more than 12 months
  • ▪Pennsylvania confirmed five deaths in a state measles outbreak that has infected more than 1,430 people

People involved

Josh ShapiroRobert F. Kennedy Jr.

Subtopics

Infectious Disease and Outbreaks2Measles outbreaks2Centers for Disease Control and Prevention1Drug Policy, Pricing & Approval1Government and Regulatory Policy1Health surveillance1New York City1Outbreaks and vaccination response1Public health emergencies1Public health policy1Trump administration1US health policy & drug pricing1US Measles Surge1Vaccination rates1Vaccine misinformation1Vaccine policy & outbreak response1Vaccine safety and skepticism1Vaccines and Immunization Policy1

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