Pennsylvania Records 2 First Measles Deaths in 35 Years as 393 Cases Spread Across 29 Counties
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Updated · CBS New York · Aug 25
Pennsylvania Records 2 First Measles Deaths in 35 Years as 393 Cases Spread Across 29 Counties
3 articles · Updated · CBS New York · Aug 25
Summary
Two unvaccinated people in Lancaster County died from measles, giving Pennsylvania its first measles-linked deaths since 1991, the state health department said Tuesday.
393 confirmed cases have been reported this year across 29 counties, and the deaths come as U.S. measles infections have climbed to their highest level in 35 years.
Dr. Debra Bogen said measles had been largely eliminated in Pennsylvania for more than three decades, leaving many residents unfamiliar with how severe the disease can be.
92.4% of U.S. kindergarteners were vaccinated against measles in the 2025-26 school year, down from 95.2% in 2019-20 and below the 95% herd-immunity threshold.