Pennsylvania surpasses 900 measles cases
State health officials say 173 hospitalizations and four deaths have accompanied the outbreak as vaccination clinics expand across affected communities.
- The Pennsylvania Department reported 55 new measles cases on Friday, bringing the total to 900 across 39 counties this year, with Lancaster County and Mifflin County recording the highest case counts.
- Since the outbreak began in late April, Pennsylvania Department officials administered more than 5,300 MMR vaccinations at 165 pop-up clinics in affected Communities, with dozens of additional clinics scheduled ahead.
- With 173 hospitalizations and four measles-associated deaths reported, the outbreak has affected People younger than 18 in 31% of cases, underscoring severity among vulnerable populations.
- Officials emphasize that the MMR vaccine provides 97% lifetime protection against measles, while roughly 1 in 5 unvaccinated People require hospitalization, making vaccination critical.
- Measles cases across The United States surpassed 3,600 in 2026, marking the highest count since the virus was declared eliminated in 2000, as efforts continue across the Commonwealth.
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