A newborn and child reportedly died of measles; CDC isn’t counting them

8 verified updates • corroborated by 5 independent sources • tracked since August 31, 2026

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Aug 31, 10:00 AM 1 source: Inquirer.com
The CDC left two measles-associated Pa. deaths out of its latest count after RFK Jr. sparred with Gov. Shapiro
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Aug 31, 03:30 PM 2 sources: Inquirer.com, The Guardian
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Aug 31, 04:00 PM 1 source: Inquirer.com
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Sep 01, 02:31 PM 2 sources: Ars Technica, seattletimes.com
CDC reported then deleted two measles deaths that were questioned by RFK Jr.
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Sep 01, 03:31 PM 1 source: Ars Technica
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Sep 01, 06:31 PM 1 source: Ars Technica
A newborn and child reportedly died of measles; CDC isn’t counting them
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Sep 01, 07:01 PM 2 sources: Ars Technica, The Seattle Times
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Sep 01, 08:31 PM 1 source: Ars Technica