US measles deaths reach 10 in 2026 as outbreak tops 5,400 cases

The US measles outbreak has now caused ten deaths in 2026, with two new fatalities reported in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. The outbreak, exceeding 5,400 confirmed cases, threatens the country's measles elimination status. This marks a significant public health failure, likely linked to vaccination gaps, and raises concerns about further spread.

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