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Pennsylvania Reports First Measles Deaths in 35 Years

8/26/2026

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Two unvaccinated Pennsylvanians died from measles, the first state deaths in 35 years.
Pennsylvania has recorded 393 measles cases in 2026.
CDC reports nearly 50% of U.S. measles cases are ages five-19 and 94% unvaccinated or unknown.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a federal childhood vaccine guideline overhaul this month.
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an order urging parents to space out vaccine visits and split MMR dose.

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Two unvaccinated Pennsylvanians died from measles, the first state deaths in 35 years.
Pennsylvania has recorded 393 measles cases in 2026.
CDC reports nearly 50% of U.S. measles cases are ages five-19 and 94% unvaccinated or unknown.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a federal childhood vaccine guideline overhaul this month.
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an order urging parents to space out vaccine visits and split MMR dose.