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

A fifth unvaccinated individual has died from a measles outbreak in Pennsylvania, as reported by the state's health department. The fatality occurred in Lancaster County, the primary center of an outbreak that originated in late April. Current data indicates 943 confirmed cases across 39 counties, with 119 new cases identified in the past week alone. Hospitalizations have reached at least 176. Lancaster County accounts for 381 of these cases and three of the five total deaths. Previous victims included two infants who were too young to receive vaccinations. While the state continues to track the rapid spread of the virus, concerns persist regarding the CDC's methodology, as critics argue the agency is failing to account for all measles-related deaths in its national reporting. Health officials continue to urge vaccination as the primary defense against the ongoing public health crisis.