US Measles Cases Exceed 4400
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 4,410 measles cases across the United States as of October 15, representing an increase of 330 cases compared to the previous week, amid ongoing outbreaks of the highly contagious disease. Children and teenagers aged 5 to 19 were the most affected, accounting for 1,856 cases or 42% of the total. Adults aged 20 and over numbered 1,787 cases, making up 41%. Pennsylvania recorded 1,222 cases and over 225 hospitalizations, with five deaths linked to the illness.
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