The CDC hasn’t added 2 deaths to its measles database. Here’s why.
The CDC has not added two measles deaths to its database, despite local investigations.
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Source diversity sample: Forbes · The New York Times · Axios · LancasterOnline · WTAJ.
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📍 Where it landed
The Lancaster County coroner's office investigated the deaths of a child and a second person who had measles. At the same time, kindergarten vaccine rates declined in Pennsylvania, and a State College doctor reported a high number of cases while recommending vaccination.
Ultimately, the story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage regarding the CDC database.
Epilogue added 50m ago, after coverage quieted.
Answered
How many deaths are being investigated?
Two deaths are being investigated.
Where did the deaths occur?
The deaths occurred in Pennsylvania.
What is the CDC's process for updating its measles database?
The CDC updates its measles database weekly.
Where it stands
Two deaths in Pennsylvania are being investigated as measles-related. The CDC has not added these deaths to its database. The CDC's database is updated weekly, and the deaths are recent. The CDC has not yet confirmed the cause of death.
The New York Times and LancasterOnline report that the Lancaster County coroner’s office is investigating the deaths. Axios reports that kindergarten vaccination rates are declining in Pennsylvania. Forbes and WTAJ report that measles cases are increasing in the state. The CDC has not yet confirmed that measles was the cause of death in either case.
The CDC's database is updated weekly, and the deaths are recent. The CDC has not added these deaths to its database.
Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 2d ago.
The reporting (5)
- Measles Is Back. Here's How To Navigate An Exposure Forbes · 2d ago
- Lancaster Coroner Investigating Death of Child With Measles The New York Times · 2d ago
- Kindergarten vaccine rates are on the decline in Pennsylvania Axios · 2d ago
- Lancaster County coroner’s office investigating second death of someone with measles LancasterOnline · 2d ago
- State College doctor reports high number of measles cases, recommends vaccination WTAJ · 2d ago
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