Can Pennsylvania’s deadly measles outbreak be stopped? CDC steps in to help
Key Points:
- The CDC is deploying a scientist from its Epidemic Intelligence Service to Pennsylvania to assist in controlling the state's escalating measles outbreak.
- This marks the CDC's first direct involvement in Pennsylvania following a public dispute between Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Governor Josh Shapiro.
- The conflict arose after Shapiro reported two deaths from measles complications among unvaccinated individuals and accused Kennedy of spreading vaccine misinformation.
- Kennedy responded by questioning the validity of the reported deaths and accusing Shapiro of political opportunism.
- Shapiro criticized Kennedy's rhetoric, stating it negatively impacts communities, especially in Pennsylvania.