# CDC reports two US measles deaths as cases reach 35-year high

https://mins.news/en/item/78905

- Al Jazeera, 2026-09-29 15:08 UTC
- Health
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/29/cdc-reports-two-measles-deaths-us-as-cases-hit-35-year-high?traffic_source=rss

> The CDC has confirmed two measles-related deaths among 3,659 US cases this year, the highest total in 35 years. Pennsylvania has reported more than 900 cases. Disputes over fatality tracking, anti-vaccine claims and changes to the national counting system have intensified amid the outbreak.

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