Pennsylvania Records Measles Fatalities Amid Rising National Cases

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Published: 2026-08-25T20:37:00Z
Category: health
Source: The Washington Post
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Pennsylvania has reported its first two measles-related deaths in 35 years, marking the initial fatalities in the U.S. this year. This development highlights a growing national measles crisis, with the highest case numbers in 35 years, partly attributed to declining childhood vaccination rates. The fatalities underscore the serious public health implications of the resurgence of preventable diseases.

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