Federal Health Agency Addresses Measles Death Reporting

Why it matters locally: The CDC's review of measles death reporting is relevant to Massachusetts due to the ongoing nationwide increase in cases, which could impact public health planning and vaccination efforts within the state.

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Atlanta, GA — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is examining two reported measles deaths in Pennsylvania. This review takes place as the United States experiences an increase in measles cases. The upcoming flu season also approaches. Health experts have noted the CDC's questions regarding these two specific death reports. Measles outbreaks in the U.S. have reached their highest levels in decades. The David J. Sencer CDC Museum, located at the agency's headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, is part of the national public health agency under the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).