Second baby died of measles, Lancaster County coroner says - WGAL
A Lancaster County coroner confirmed that an infant died from measles, marking the second measles-associated death in the area. The infant also suffered from a rare genetic condition, and officials are working to clarify the transmission details.
Why it matters
The resurgence of measles in specific communities highlights the critical importance of public health monitoring and vaccination efforts.
An infant died from measles in Lancaster County, according to Lancaster County Coroner Stephen Diamantoni. Video above: Lancaster County commissioner proposes health department. The Pennsylvania Department of Health originally reported that death and another infant death in Lancaster County as "measles-associated." Some officials had questioned what exactly the term "measles-associated" meant. Friday morning, Diamantoni confirmed that one of the infants died from measles. The baby girl also had Amish lethal microcephaly. Infants born with this condition typically only live about six months. The baby was born in July and was immediately admitted to palliative care at a hospital. The child died after about two months. It's not clear whether the infant was born with measles or contracted it after birth. First infant death The previous death on Aug.
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