{"aiVersion":"1","content":{"id":"cmthyrx1z000451tf1wepytuc","slug":"why-two-measles-deaths-in-pennsylvania-are-being-r-20260901","title":"Why Two Measles Deaths in Pennsylvania Are Being Reviewed","level":"EASY","publishedAt":"2026-09-01T01:03:52.108Z"},"topic":{"slug":"why-two-measles-deaths-in-pennsylvania-are-being-r-20260901","category":"health"},"article":{"paragraphs":["Two people died after measles in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed the deaths on August 25, 2026. Both people were not vaccinated and they were part of the state's outbreak. Measles is a very contagious illness. Vaccination with the MMR vaccine can prevent most cases.","The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention did not add the deaths to its national count while it reviewed more information. CDC director Erica Schwartz asked for more details. The announcement caused a public argument between Governor Josh Shapiro and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. People should check with a doctor if they have symptoms like fever or rash."],"wordCount":109,"readTime":2},"vocabulary":[{"word":"measles","example":"Measles can cause a high fever and a red rash.","phonetic":"/ˈmiː.zəlz/","definition":"A very contagious viral illness that causes fever and a rash."},{"word":"vaccinated","example":"My child is vaccinated with two MMR doses.","phonetic":"/ˈvæk.sɪ.neɪ.tɪd/","definition":"Given a vaccine to protect against a disease."},{"word":"coroner","example":"The coroner examined the newborn's medical tests.","phonetic":"/ˈkɒr.ə.nər/","definition":"An official who examines deaths and causes of death."}],"quiz":[{"answer":"Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.","question":"Where did the two measles deaths occur?"},{"answer":"August 25, 2026.","question":"When did the Pennsylvania Department of Health confirm the deaths?"},{"answer":"Erica Schwartz.","question":"Who is the CDC director named in the article?"}],"discussion":[{"question":"Do you worry about catching vaccine-preventable diseases? Why or why not?"},{"question":"Have you ever had to see a doctor for a fever and rash? What happened?"},{"question":"What do you think about getting vaccines for children?"}]}