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Unvaccinated Residents Die as Measles Cases Reach 393

8/25/2026

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Two unvaccinated Lancaster County residents died of measles, the state health department announced on August 25 2026.
Pennsylvania officials warned the deaths show low vaccination coverage, noting kindergarten rate about 85% below the 95% herd-immunity threshold.
The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported 393 measles cases across 28 counties.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order this month to split the combined MMR vaccine into three separate shots.

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Two unvaccinated Lancaster County residents died of measles, the state health department announced on August 25 2026.
Pennsylvania officials warned the deaths show low vaccination coverage, noting kindergarten rate about 85% below the 95% herd-immunity threshold.
The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported 393 measles cases across 28 counties.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order this month to split the combined MMR vaccine into three separate shots.