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Pennsylvania Reports 1,078 Measles Cases, Largest U.S. Outbreak

By Drooid · Oct 8, 2026, 6:58 PM UTC · How we work

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Pennsylvania Reports Measles

Pennsylvania health officials report 1,078 measles cases, the largest U.S. outbreak in over three decades.
The outbreak has caused 207 hospitalizations and resulted in deaths, according to the state health department.
Lancaster County accounts for 391 cases, the highest concentration in the state.
Only four of the 1,078 cases occurred in fully vaccinated individuals.
State and local agencies have administered over 7,700 MMR vaccine doses in 2026.

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Pennsylvania Reports Measles

Pennsylvania health officials report 1,078 measles cases, the largest U.S. outbreak in over three decades.
The outbreak has caused 207 hospitalizations and resulted in deaths, according to the state health department.
Lancaster County accounts for 391 cases, the highest concentration in the state.
Only four of the 1,078 cases occurred in fully vaccinated individuals.
State and local agencies have administered over 7,700 MMR vaccine doses in 2026.

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