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Sixth person who had measles has died in Pennsylvania, local coroner says
The coroner said the woman had underlying conditions and a recent measles diagnosis, and the case met the state’s definition.
- On Saturday, The Franklin County Coroner investigated the death of a 39-year-old woman, marking Pennsylvania's sixth measles-associated death in 2026.
- According to the Pennsylvania Department of Health, a measles-associated death is defined as one occurring within 30 days of symptom onset, though this classification does not necessarily mean measles was the sole cause.
- Officials noted the woman had underlying health conditions and a recent measles diagnosis, making this the first such death reported in Franklin County in many years.
- Urging caution and vigilance, The Franklin County Coroner said, "Caution and vigilance are key to our success in the treatment of this disease and its aftereffects."
- State health officials and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advise that vaccination provides the best protection, as measles is highly contagious and spreads through the air.
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Pennsylvania county reports measles-associated death, state toll rises to six
Oct 12 (Reuters) - Pennsylvania's Franklin County reported a measles-associated death on Monday, bringing the state's death toll from the infectious disease to six. The 39-year-old woman had several underlying health conditions, including a recen...
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