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Pennsylvania Reports First Measles Deaths in 35 Years

Pennsylvania has reported its first two measles-related deaths in 35 years, with both unvaccinated individuals succumbing to the disease. These fatalities mark the first measles deaths in the U.S. this year as an outbreak continues to grow.

25 Aug, 14:34 — 25 Aug, 17:22
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ReutersVery High1h ago

Pennsylvania reports first U.S. measles deaths this year as outbreak grows - Reuters

Pennsylvania reports first U.S. measles deaths this year as outbreak grows  Reuters

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APVery High2h ago

Pennsylvania reports first 2 measles deaths in the US this year, both people unvaccinated - AP News

Pennsylvania reports first 2 measles deaths in the US this year, both people unvaccinated  AP News

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BBCHigh2h ago

Two unvaccinated people die of measles in Pennsylvania

Cases in the US have hit the highest point since the virus was eliminated, as vaccination rates decline.

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The GuardianMostly Factual3h ago

Two unvaccinated people die of measles in Pennsylvania

Deaths from disease are first in state in 35 years and just one day after Maryland declared outbreak in three counties Two unvaccinated individuals have died of measles in Pennsylvania, state health officials announced on Tuesday. The deaths are the first in the state in 35 years and have been announced just one day after Maryland declared a measles outbreak in three counties. Measles is one of the most contagious diseases known to medicine, and is preventable with a highly effective vaccine....

By Jessica Glenza

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The IndependentMostly Factual1h ago

Pennsylvania reports first measles deaths in 35 years

Both deceased individuals - who are not being identified by the state - were unvaccinated residents of Lancaster County

By Julia Musto

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forbes2h ago

2 People Dead In Pennsylvania From Measles, Health Authorities Say

Pennsylvania has now reported 393 confirmed cases of measles as the infectious disease threatens to return.

By Zachary Folk, Forbes Staff

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YahooMostly Factual2h ago

Pennsylvania reports first 2 measles deaths in the US this year, both people unvaccinated

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seeking-alphaMixed18m ago

First measles deaths for 2026 recorded in Pennsylvania

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