Map showing measles outbreak spread in Pennsylvania

U.S. measles cases more than double from last year amid outbreak

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Measles cases in the U.S. have more than doubled compared to last year, with Pennsylvania being the hardest hit state. The Pennsylvania Department of Health reports at least 1,338 confirmed cases across 44 counties so far this year. This increase highlights the growing spread of the outbreak.

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