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PA Health Department prepares to withdraw request for CDC aid
wtae.com • • health
Key Points:
- Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Debra L. Bogen has urged the CDC to publicly acknowledge four measles-associated deaths amid an ongoing state outbreak.
- The state has intensified its response by administering over 4,400 MMR vaccine doses at 140 pop-up clinics and more than 6,800 doses statewide in 2026, with a record 47,000 vaccinations reported in August.
- Pennsylvania has collaborated closely with the CDC, submitting technical assistance requests and engaging in regular discussions, but continues to experience measles cases, hospitalizations, and deaths.
- Bogen expressed concern over the CDC's failure to publicly recognize the four deaths despite Pennsylvania's epidemiological evidence and requested transparent reporting and communication from the federal agency.
- The state warned it will withdraw its request for CDC Epidemic Intelligence Service assistance if the agency does not publicly and accurately acknowledge the measles-associated deaths.
