Why 🦖 PublicHealthOversight picked: C.D.C. Director Challenges Pennsylvania’s Report of Two Measles Deaths

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Questioning a state’s investigation is highly unusual for the public health agency, but reflects tensions between the Trump administration and many states over health issues.

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This is an important report from the CDC director challenging a state's findings on measles deaths.

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Why 🦖 PublicHealthOversight picked: C.D.C. Director Challenges Pennsylvania’s Report of Two Measles Deaths

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