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Possible Measles Exposure Reported at Philadelphia International Airport Not Related to CHOP Case

On September 18, the Pennsylvania Department of Health reported 767 confirmed measles cases across 38 counties, with 150 hospitalizations and four deaths as the outbreak continued spreading.
Vaccine skepticism within Amish and Mennonite communities has complicated containment efforts. Mervin Zook, 37, an Amish farmer, stated his family avoids vaccinations, saying "My family is not vaccinated because I dont feel that there is an advantage."
State health officials reported an 84% surge in vaccination interest, with providers administering more than 46,000 doses in August. A visitor confirmed with measles visited Children's Hospital of Philadelphia on September 11, potentially exposing infants in the NICU.
Philadelphia health officials now recommend an early "dose zero" for infants aged 6 to 11 months before travel to affected counties. Non-immune exposed individuals are advised to wear masks in public for three weeks after exposure.
National vaccination coverage among kindergartners fell to about 92.4% for the 2025-26 school year, remaining below the 95% threshold required for herd immunity. The United States has recorded more measles cases in 2026 than in any year since the virus was declared eliminated in 2000.

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GOP lawmakers push back against new health regs sought by Shapiro admin

The state Department of Health seeks regulatory changes to empower the government’s response to a disease outbreak, with the proposal cast as measles continues to spread across Pennsylvania, but Republican lawmakers accuse the agency of overreach and liken the proposition…

1 day ago·Johnstown, United States

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4 People Died From Measles. Why Isn't the CDC Reporting It?

The CDC faces backlash for excluding four measles deaths in Pennsylvania from its national tally.

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Measles cases in Pa. surpass 800 as outbreak continues to surge

Pennsylvania’s measles outbreak continues to intensify, with the state Department of Health now reporting 835 cases this year. Of those, more than...

1 day ago·Pittsburgh, United States

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CDC reports first measles death amid confusion over Pennsylvania cases

The agency previously declined to recognize four measles-associated deaths the Pennsylvania Health Department reported over the last month.

1 day ago·New York, United States

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Lancaster County drives statewide measles increase as cases reach 835

Measles cases in Pennsylvania have risen to 835 statewide, with 43 new cases reported since Monday, according to the state health department.

1 day ago·Lancaster, United States

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Pa. measles count surpasses 800

Harrisburg, Pa. — The Pa. Department of Health (DOH) today announced that 835 measles cases have been confirmed across 39 Pa. counties so far this year.

1 day ago·Indiana, United States

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