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Pennsylvania Reports Fifth Measles-Associated Death, 943 Cases Confirmed

By Drooid · Oct 3, 2026, 10:52 PM UTC · How we work

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Pennsylvania Department of Health reported a fifth measles-associated death in the United States.
The victim was an unvaccinated resident of Lancaster County, the outbreak’s epicenter.
Pennsylvania has confirmed 943 measles cases in 39 counties, with 176 hospitalizations.
Governor Josh Shapiro accused HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of misclassifying the deaths.

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Pennsylvania Department of Health reported a fifth measles-associated death in the United States.
The victim was an unvaccinated resident of Lancaster County, the outbreak’s epicenter.
Pennsylvania has confirmed 943 measles cases in 39 counties, with 176 hospitalizations.
Governor Josh Shapiro accused HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of misclassifying the deaths.