Philadelphia, PA, August 31, 2026 —

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has excluded two deaths from Pennsylvania that were initially reported as being associated with measles from its latest national tally. This adjustment comes after questions were raised regarding the classification of these fatalities.

The decision to remove these two cases from the official count stems from a dispute that involved Robert F. Kennedy Jr. He reportedly questioned the classification of these deaths by the state of Pennsylvania. The situation underscores potential differences in how measles-related fatalities are categorized and reported across different entities or jurisdictions.

The two individuals whose deaths were excluded were residents of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. According to the available information, both individuals were unvaccinated. Among the excluded cases was a newborn. Specific details regarding the exact timing of these deaths or the precise nature of the dispute over their classification were not immediately provided.

The differing criteria for reporting measles-associated deaths can lead to variations in national statistics. Public health agencies typically rely on strict guidelines to confirm the cause of death, especially when linking fatalities to specific infectious diseases like measles. This process often involves epidemiological investigations and clinical assessments. The exclusion suggests that, based on the CDC’s review or established protocols, these particular deaths did not meet the criteria for being definitively classified as measles-associated for national reporting purposes. Further information regarding the specific criteria that led to the exclusion was not detailed in the provided summary.


Story summarized from the original created by Sarah Gantz, Aubrey Whelan on www.inquirer.com, see more information here.

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