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Political bickering follows two deaths related to measles in Pennsylvania

NPR | By Maria Godoy

Published August 27, 2026 at 3:24 PM CDT

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This week, Pennsylvania officials reported two measles-related deaths. Those deaths have now become wrapped up in politics. The country is in the midst of a record-setting number of measles cases.

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Maria Godoy is a senior editor and correspondent with NPR's Science Desk.