Two unvaccinated people die from measles in Pennsylvania, officials confirm
Pennsylvania health officials have confirmed two deaths from measles, marking the first such fatalities in the state in 35 years. These cases are part of a broader national surge in measles, driven by declining vaccination rates that have fallen below the critical threshold for community immunity.
Why it matters
The resurgence of a preventable, highly contagious disease highlights a growing public health crisis in the US as vaccination rates continue to decline.
Deadly virus Two unvaccinated people die from measles in Pennsylvania, officials confirm “[P]eople are not familiar with this disease and don’t fully understand the potential severity.”
24 Measles rash on the body of a child. Credit: Getty | Povorozniuk Liudmyla Measles rash on the body of a child. Credit: Getty | Povorozniuk Liudmyla Text settings Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only Learn more Minimize to nav Two unvaccinated people have died from measles in Pennsylvania, state health officials confirmed Tuesday .
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