Officials urge vaccination after reported measles deaths; White House addresses rebates and other questions

When asked about reports of measles‑related deaths in Pennsylvania, White House health staff said they "encourage people to vaccinate" and that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention would post confirmation of deaths when it had verified information. Officials said epidemiology teams had assisted states that accepted federal help.

Reporters also pressed the president about a previously announced $500 rebate for Americans allegedly overcharged under Obamacare; the president said refunds had been distributed. In a separate campaign‑style comment, the president described a hypothetical plan to give adults $5,000 if Republicans win national elections, saying the payment would be conditioned on electoral outcomes and domestic spending plans.