Pennsylvania measles outbreak spreads, with 55 new cases reported since Wednesday
Pennsylvania is experiencing a significant measles outbreak with 890 confirmed cases and four deaths reported this year. The situation is complicated by political friction regarding vaccine skepticism and the reporting of health data.
Why it matters
The outbreak underscores the public health risks associated with declining vaccination rates and the impact of political rhetoric on medical data transparency.
The Pennsylvania department of health said it was providing access to the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine. The Pennsylvania department of health said it was providing access to the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine. Pennsylvania Pennsylvania measles outbreak spreads, with 55 new cases reported since Wednesday Less than 1% of infected have been vaccinated, with 173 people hospitalized and four deaths so far
Prefer the Guardian on Google The Pennsylvania department of health (DoH) announced on Friday that 55 new measles cases had been reported in the state since Wednesday, with officials continuing efforts to contain an outbreak of the disease that has spread across dozens of counties.
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