CDC Reports, Then Deletes, Measles Deaths Amidst Scrutiny

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reportedly listed two measles-related deaths in its data before subsequently removing them. This action occurred amidst questions raised by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a prominent vaccine skeptic.

Historically, the determination of measles cases and fatalities is handled by state health departments, not directly by the CDC. The circumstances surrounding the reporting and subsequent deletion of these specific deaths have drawn attention and raised questions about the data's initial inclusion and the process of its verification.