Unvaccinated Pennsylvania woman died of measles complications, coroner says
A 40-year-old unvaccinated woman in Pennsylvania has died from complications related to measles. This marks the third measles-linked death in the state this year amid an ongoing outbreak of over 670 cases.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the public health risks of declining vaccination rates and the potential severity of measles in vulnerable populations.
Vaccine-preventable Unvaccinated Pennsylvania woman died of measles complications, coroner says The 40-year-old unvaccinated woman reportedly had underlying health conditions.
10 A brightly colored transmission microscope image of measles viruses. Credit: Getty | BSIP A brightly colored transmission microscope image of measles viruses. Credit: Getty | BSIP Text settings Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only Learn more Minimize to nav A 40-year-old woman in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania has died of complications from measles, according to the county’s coroner.
It marks the third vaccine-preventable, measles-linked death in the US this year. All three have occurred in Pennsylvania, which is experiencing an explosive outbreak that has caused over 670 cases and 124 hospitalizations across 37 counties . Prior to these deaths, Pennsylvania had not reported a measles death in 35 years.
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