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Pennsylvania reports two deaths from measles, health department says

Unvaccinated residents died as cases reached 393 across 29 counties, and officials again urged Pennsylvanians to get two MMR doses.

  • Two unvaccinated residents of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, died from measles, marking the first US measles deaths in 2026 and the first in Pennsylvania in 35 years.
  • The US is experiencing its worst measles outbreak since 1991, with 2,777 confirmed cases in 2026, surpassing the total from the previous year.
  • Declining vaccination rates have contributed to the outbreak, with some communities showing vaccine hesitancy despite increased vaccination efforts in Pennsylvania.
  • Officials emphasize the importance of vaccination, noting that two doses of the MMR vaccine are 97% effective, and warn that misinformation is exacerbating vaccine hesitancy.
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Baby among 2 unvaccinated measles deaths in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

These are the first deaths related to measles within the state in 35 years, and the first deaths reported this year in the U.S.

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