# US health authorities contradict state officials on measles-related deaths

https://mins.news/en/item/40784

- Al Jazeera, 2026-09-01 17:48 UTC
- Health
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/1/us-health-authorities-contradict-state-officials-on-measles-related-deaths?traffic_source=rss

> The CDC removed two measles-associated deaths reported by Pennsylvania from its national tally, saying available information does not establish whether measles caused or contributed to the deaths. The change comes as US cases reach a 35-year high and scrutiny grows over the Trump administration’s outbreak response.

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