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Pennsylvania asks CDC for emergency assistance amid RFK Jr. clash over measles

The Hill·September 17, 2026·1 min read
Pennsylvania asks CDC for emergency assistance amid RFK Jr. clash over measles

Pennsylvania's health department has begun requesting emergency CDC assistance, known as Epi-Aid, to control a deadly and rapidly spreading measles outbreak, according to a letter from state officials. The request comes amid a clash with RFK Jr. and is conditional on unspecified terms, highlighting tensions in the federal response.

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