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Two unvaccinated people die of measles in Pennsylvania

Two unvaccinated people die of measles in Pennsylvania
BBC World Tuesday 25 August 2026, 14:54 UTC 1 min read
Key Points

Cases in the US have hit the highest point since the virus was eliminated, as vaccination rates decline.

Cases in the US have hit the highest point since the virus was eliminated, as vaccination rates decline.
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