Pennsylvania measles outbreak grows past 1,200 cases as CDC sends help
Federal disease investigators are heading to Pennsylvania, where a statewide outbreak has infected more than 1,200 people, and pop-up vaccine clinics are opening in small local venues.
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What happened
A measles outbreak is spreading across Pennsylvania, with hard-hit Mifflin County among the affected areas. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is sending a disease expert to help the response, and the statewide outbreak has now infected over 1,200 people.
Why it matters
Experts say unclear messaging from top federal health leaders is a concern as outbreaks grow across the country. Two former Republican lawmakers argue that the party's confusing stance on vaccines could hurt its candidates in the midterm elections.
Timeline
- Oct 17, 9:46 PM ET: The CDC announced it is sending a disease detective to Pennsylvania to assist with the ongoing measles outbreak.
- Oct 18, 12:00 PM ET: Infectious disease veterans called for a clearer federal message on measles as money flows to state and local health departments.
- Oct 19, 9:39 AM ET: Two former Republican lawmakers said the GOP's vaccine position is a liability heading into the midterms.
- Oct 20, 5:45 AM ET: Pennsylvania's statewide outbreak infected over 1,200 people, and pop-up measles vaccine clinics were set up at small venues in communities with unvaccinated residents.
Coverage
- Two former Republican lawmakers say the GOP’s vaccine position is a liability (statnews.com)
- Measles is back — and becoming a midterm liability for Republicans (statnews.com)
- Infectious disease veterans call for clearer federal message on measles (The Hill)
- The U.S. eliminated measles 26 years ago. Now it could lose that status in a matter of weeks (fastcompany.com)
- Pennsylvania measles outbreak tops 1,200 as CDC sends investigator
- Pennsylvania measles outbreak grows to 1,260 cases in 43 counties
- Pennsylvania measles outbreak grows as CDC sends help amid dispute
- Colorado measles case may have exposed people at Denver airport
- Measles cases spread across several U.S. states as outbreaks grow
- Measles outbreaks spread across several states, with New York declaring emergency
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