Pennsylvania officials report fourth measles-associated death in 'surge' of cases
The US has this year experienced the highest number of deaths from the virus since the 1990s.
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"This disease was declared eliminated in the United States in 2000 - yet decades later, we are seeing it surge due to lower vaccination rates."
— Josh Shapiro , Politician
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The US has this year experienced the highest number of deaths from the virus since the 1990s.
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