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Pennsylvania says an unvaccinated woman has died from measles-related complications
NPR • • general
Key Points:
- A 40-year-old unvaccinated woman from Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, has died from measles, marking the third measles-related death in the state this year.
- Pennsylvania has reported 676 measles cases in 2026, with 52 new cases in a recent three-day period, amid a nationwide resurgence of the virus.
- There is a dispute between Pennsylvania officials and the CDC over the official count of measles-related deaths, with the CDC currently not listing any deaths for 2026 due to pending verification.
- The Jefferson County Coroner's Office stressed the seriousness of measles and the importance of public health measures, early symptom recognition, and vaccination.
- Pennsylvania and South Carolina have the highest confirmed measles case numbers in the U.S. this year, according to federal data.
