First US measles deaths of 2026 reported in Pennsylvania; vaccination rates cited

Pennsylvania reported the first two measles deaths in the United States in 2026 by August 26, as the country faced its worst measles outbreak in 35 years. Both deceased were unvaccinated residents, highlighting concerns about vaccine hesitancy amid the growing outbreak.

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It's so sad, and honestly shameful that this could happen in the United States in 2026. Thanks a lot, inept and corrupt government turd bags! Pennsylvania reports first 2 measles deaths in the US this

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It's so sad, and honestly shameful that this could happen in the United States in 2026. Thanks a lot, inept and corrupt government turd bags! Pennsylvania reports first 2 measles deaths in the US this year, both people unvaccinated # MAHA # disease # health # USPol https://www. wral.com/news/ap/16c6c-pennsyl vania-reports-first-2-measles-deaths-in-the-us-this-year-both-people-unvaccinated/

Pennsylvania reports two measles deaths among unvaccinated residents in 2026

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Pennsylvania health officials said two unvaccinated Lancaster County residents died after contracting measles, marking the first U.S. measles-related deaths reported in 2026 and Pennsylvania’s first measles deaths in 35 years [time.com#1][livescience.com#1][wral.com#1][bbc.co.uk#1][timeslive.co.za#1][arstechnica.com#1]. Officials did not release the victims’ ages or other identifying details, citi

Two unvaccinated Pennsylvania residents have died after being infected with measles, the first U.S. deaths this year related to the contagious virus. State health officials announced the deaths Tuesda

mastodon:infosec-exchangeother35d ago kagi ↗

Two unvaccinated Pennsylvania residents have died after being infected with measles, the first U.S. deaths this year related to the contagious virus. State health officials announced the deaths Tuesday. They did not reveal any details about the people who died. https:// apnews.com/article/measles-dea ths-pennsylvania-16c6c527c13e88ac3cdea57ffdbd2e19