ScienceRFK Jr. questions whether measles caused four Pennsylvania deaths
STAT reports, citing state officials, that four unvaccinated people died from measles in Pennsylvania in the weeks leading up to September 24, 2026.
TLDR
Pennsylvania officials attributed the deaths of four unvaccinated people to measles, STAT reports. Health Secretary RFK Jr. publicly questioned that conclusion, the outlet says. STAT also reports that the CDC added a single measles death to its online counter.
RFK Jr. questions whether measles caused four Pennsylvania deaths
STAT reports, citing state officials, that four unvaccinated people died from measles in Pennsylvania in the weeks leading up to September 24, 2026.
TLDR
Pennsylvania officials attributed the deaths of four unvaccinated people to measles, STAT reports. Health Secretary RFK Jr. publicly questioned that conclusion, the outlet says. STAT also reports that the CDC added a single measles death to its online counter.