Pennsylvania confirms a fifth death associated with widening measles outbreak

Flu cases are surging in Washington state, much sooner than when health officials usually expect the illness to peak in winter.

The Vaccines for Children program, which serves nearly half the nation’s youths, had been in limbo for almost a month, with doctors unable to obtain the shots.

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As part of CDC’s Fungal Disease Awareness Week 2026, ASM explores new approaches to susceptibility testing and diagnostic tools for antifungal stewardship.

The deaths are the first measles-related fatalities in the U.S. this year. Both people had not been vaccinated against the illness.

The CDC reported more than 400 cases in 32 states, although the number of illnesses is likely to be much higher.

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Anyone who visited the impacted area, including the east side of Central Park, should monitor for symptoms.