Can Pennsylvania’s deadly measles outbreak be stopped? CDC steps in to help
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Can Pennsylvania’s deadly measles outbreak be stopped? CDC steps in to help

NBC News • • general

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.

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