CDC reports third measles death in the United States this year
Summary
The CDC has reported a third death from measles in the United States during the country’s largest outbreak in decades. The outbreak is especially severe in Pennsylvania, which has the most cases and deaths, but the CDC counts deaths differently than some states.Key Facts
- A third measles death in the U.S. was confirmed by the CDC on October 15.
- The CDC’s death count is based on data from the National Center for Health Statistics, not state reports.
- Pennsylvania has reported the highest number of cases—1,286—and five deaths.
- Measles cases in Pennsylvania have spread to 42 counties beyond the starting point in Lancaster County.
- Nationwide, there have been 4,410 confirmed measles cases so far this year.
- The CDC is working to create a standard way to define and report measles deaths.
- The federal government’s way of counting deaths differs from some states, causing some disagreement.
- The CDC’s official death count may change as they review more data.
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