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HealthHHS Secretary Kennedy admits measles caused infant death in Pennsylvania
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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has acknowledged that measles was the cause of death for a 6-week-old infant in Pennsylvania, marking a shift from earlier statements where he questioned the diagnosis. The Pennsylvania county coroner confirmed the infant died of measles. Kennedy accused Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro of hastily politicizing the death. This admission comes as the United States faces its worst measles outbreak in three decades, with CDC reporting over 3,000 cases. The Washington Post detailed behind-the-scenes efforts to contain the outbreak, which is the nation's largest ongoing measles crisis. Multiple news outlets including The Independent, CNN, The Hill, and NBC News covered the story, highlighting the public health and political dimensions of the event.
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