Pennsylvania confirms first measles deaths in 35 years

Pennsylvania reported its first two measles deaths in 35 years on August 25–26, both victims unvaccinated residents of Lancaster County, amid a broader resurgence of measles linked to declining vaccination rates across the West.

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2 measles-related deaths reported in Pennsylvania

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“It’s the first time that deaths related to measles have occurred in the state in 35 years, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health.” www.post-gazette.com/news/health/... It’s the first time that deaths related to measles have occurred in the state in 35 years, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health.

2 measles deaths reported in Pennsylvania, marking first deaths in 35 years

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Pennsylvania reports its first measles-related deaths in 35 years. Both unvaccinated victims resided in Lancaster County, prompting health officials to urge vaccination to protect the community. Two measles-associated deaths were reported in Pennsylvania, marking the first measles-related deaths in Pennsylvania in 35 years, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH). In a news releas

Pennsylvania reports two measles deaths in Lancaster County, state’s first in three decades

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State officials would not provide additional details about the two people or their families to protect their privacy, they said. They added measles can cause serious complications that include pneumonia and brain swelling. www.inquirer.com/health/measl... The deaths are the first associated with the highly contagious disease in Pennsylvania in 35 years and occurred amid a major measles outbreak th

Pennsylvania reports first measles deaths in 35 years

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Pennsylvania reports first measles deaths in 35 years www.scrippsnews.com/health/penns... Pennsylvania reported its first measles deaths in 35 years after two unvaccinated Lancaster County residents died from the virus.

Pennsylvania reports two deaths from measles, health department says

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Pennsylvania reports two deaths from measles, health department says ground.news/article/2-un... Two unvaccinated people in Lancaster County have died after contracting measles, marking the state's first measles-related deaths in 35 years, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health.

Pennsylvania reports two measles deaths in Lancaster County

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Two unvaccinated Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, residents have died after contracting measles, state health officials said Tuesday, Aug. 25. The deaths are the first measles-related deaths reported in the United States in 2026 and Pennsylvania’s first in 35 years. Officials did not release the victims’ ages or other identifying details, citing privacy concerns [time.com#1][healio.com#1][timeslive