Fourth measles death reported in Pennsylvania; worst year since 1992

As of September 16, 2026, a fourth person died of measles-associated illness in Pennsylvania, marking the worst year for the disease since 1992. All four deaths occurred in the same state, underscoring a serious measles outbreak among one of the most contagious diseases.

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Fourth person dies of measles-associated illness in US

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All deaths occurred in Pennsylvania, in worst year since 1992 for one of the most contagious diseases Pennsylvania health officials said a fourth person had died of measles-associated illness in the worst year for the disease since 1992 . All four US deaths have occurred in the state. Due to the Trump administration changing how it reports measles deaths, the Centers for Disease Control and Preven