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Lancaster Measles Outbreak Hits 400 Cases Despite Low Vaccination

8/27/2026

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Pennsylvania health officials reported two unvaccinated residents died of measles-associated causes in Lancaster County in August 2026.
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Governor Josh Shapiro accused other of spreading vaccine misinformation in a call.
Governor Shapiro said Kennedy’s rhetoric harms communities and urged the secretary to promote vaccination.
The outbreak has 400 cases; statewide kindergarten MMR coverage is 92.7% and 86% in Lancaster County, below herd-immunity thresholds.

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Pennsylvania health officials reported two unvaccinated residents died of measles-associated causes in Lancaster County in August 2026.
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Governor Josh Shapiro accused other of spreading vaccine misinformation in a call.
Governor Shapiro said Kennedy’s rhetoric harms communities and urged the secretary to promote vaccination.
The outbreak has 400 cases; statewide kindergarten MMR coverage is 92.7% and 86% in Lancaster County, below herd-immunity thresholds.