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Pennsylvania measles cases cross 900 as outbreak grows
KSL.com • • general
Key Points:
- Pennsylvania's measles outbreak has worsened, with 68 new cases reported since last Wednesday, totaling 903 infections as of Monday.
- The state has seen 176 hospitalizations related to measles, an increase from 164 reported on September 23, with Lancaster County being the hardest-hit area.
- Four measles-related deaths among unvaccinated residents were reported earlier this month, leading to a dispute between Governor Josh Shapiro and U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over the cause of fatalities.
- The CDC is reviewing its classification of measles-related deaths and currently lists one verified measles death in the U.S. this year, without specifying the location.
- Measles is highly contagious but preventable through the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine, which offers 97% protection after two doses.
