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Pennsylvania surpasses 900 measles cases with 13 new confirmed infections: Officials
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Key Points:
- Pennsylvania has confirmed at least 13 new measles cases since Friday, bringing the total to 903 cases in 2026 across 39 counties, with 176 hospitalizations and four deaths reported.
- Two of the deaths were unvaccinated adults, while two were infants too young for vaccination; fewer than 1% of cases occurred in fully vaccinated individuals.
- Lancaster County leads with 363 cases, followed by Mifflin County with 105, and 11 counties show evidence of community transmission without known sources.
- Over 8,300 MMR vaccine doses have been administered in Pennsylvania this year, with the highest uptake in August and September, amid nationwide measles cases surpassing 3,600 in 45 states and D.C.
- The CDC recommends two doses of the MMR vaccine for children, but vaccination rates have declined since the pandemic, and exposed individuals are advised to consult healthcare professionals without visiting emergency facilities to avoid further spread.
