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Fifth unvaccinated person dies of measles; CDC still not counting all deaths

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A fifth, unvaccinated person has died of measles in Pennsylvania, the state's health department announced Wednesday . The department identified the deceased as a resident of Lancaster County, which is the epicenter of a raging outbreak that began in late April.

State health officials race to vaccinate residents by giving over 8,500 doses. The updated case count as of Wednesday is 943 across 39 counties, including 119 cases reported in just the last seven days.

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