CDC Joins RFK Jr. in Questioning Pennsylvania Measles Deaths
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- Scientific American·1d agoTop medical leaders urge Americans to get their flu and COVID shots in lieu of CDC vaccine campaign
The Trump administration has so far been silent on flu, COVID and RSV vaccine guidance for the coming season, even as these diseases kill thousands of people every year
Read at Scientific American → - Independent World·2d agoPennsylvania doctors blast the Trump administration over measles deaths controversy: ‘I’ve lost trust in the CDC’
The CDC has been ‘thoroughly remade’ in RFK Jr’s image, a Pittsburgh infectious disease physician told The Independent
Read at Independent World → - Ars Technica·2d agoCDC reported then deleted two measles deaths that were questioned by RFK Jr.
Historically, state health departments determine cases and deaths, not the CDC.
Read at Ars Technica → - NYT Health·3d agoC.D.C. Director Challenges Pennsylvania’s Report of Two Measles Deaths
Questioning a state’s investigation is highly unusual for the public health agency, but reflects tensions between the Trump administration and many states over health issues.
Read at NYT Health → - Guardian Health·3d agoUS health officials exclude measles-related deaths in Pennsylvania from counts
RFK Jr, the health secretary, has suggested the death were ‘fabricated’ while the CDC claimed it was reviewing them Top US health officials and government agencies are currently not including the two recent measles-associated deaths in Pennsylvania in their counts. “This is…
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