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Friday, October 23, 2026● Updated 6:00 AM ET
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CDC confirms third U.S. measles death this year

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Four people standing together with their arms around one another outdoors

The national count reached 4,410 cases as of Oct. 15, the most in decades. Pennsylvania, the hardest-hit state, reports 1,286 cases in 42 counties. Two doses of the MMR vaccine are the best protection; check your records if you're unsure.

Source: Al Jazeera

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