Doctors warn of severe adult measles cases as Lancaster County outbreak grows
Health officials in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, are reporting a growing measles outbreak that has resulted in severe cases among adults. Doctors warn that adults may experience more serious complications, including organ dysfunction, compared to children.
Why it matters
The outbreak highlights the ongoing public health risks associated with vaccine-preventable diseases and the potential for severe outcomes in adult populations.
Pennsylvania Department of Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen speaks during a news conference about the measles outbreak outside the Lancaster State Health Center, 1661 Old Philadelphia Pike, in East Lampeter Township, on Friday, June 26, 2026. Behind Bogen are from left: Dr. Eugene Curley, WellSpan Health, Dr. Fahmida McGann, Penn State Health, Rep. Nikki Rivera and Dr. Jeffrey Martin, Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health.
The article relies on official statements from health departments and medical professionals.
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