Pennsylvania reports fourth measles death; vaccination concerns raised

Pennsylvania reported its fourth measles-related death by September 16, 2026, the most in the United States in decades. State officials noted none of the deceased were vaccinated, highlighting vaccine hesitancy concerns amid a broader public health surge.

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Pennsylvania reports fourth measles-related death, the most in US in decades

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"The latest death in Pennsylvania was an #unvaccinated teen who lived in Mifflin County. Andrea Alcalde, the county coroner, said the 18-year-old died from acute disseminated #encephalomyelitis, a rare neurological condition that can occur after an infection" #measles www.yahoo.com/news/us/arti... Pennsylvania has reported a fourth death related to measles, the latest in a growing outbreak that ha

Rare Brain Complication Kills Pennsylvania Teen In Fourth Measles Death

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Headline of the Day: Rare Brain Complication Kills Pennsylvania Teen In Fourth Measles Death bit.ly/4gXxZHg WEDNESDAY, Sept. 16, 2026 (HealthDay News) — An 18-year-old from central Pennsylvania has died of a rare complication of measles that attacks the brain and spin