WASHINGTON: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed a second measles-related death in the country this year, while reported infections reached 3,659 as of September 24.

The CDC said its national death count is based on mortality data reviewed by the National Center for Health Statistics. Pennsylvania has separately reported four measles-related deaths, creating a difference between state and federal tallies.

CDC officials said the national count can change as additional information is reviewed and that the agency is working with state epidemiologists on a standard definition for measles-related deaths.

Source: Reuters and U.S. CDC.

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