Pennsylvania Health Officials Alert Doctors to Potential Rise in Newborn Measles Cases

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Published: 2026-10-26
Category: health
Source: Genetic Literacy Project
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Pennsylvania health authorities have issued an alert to doctors, urging preparation for a potential increase in congenital measles cases, a complication not observed in decades. This warning comes as the state's ongoing measles outbreak has resulted in 1,286 cases this year, including 66 pregnant women and 157 young children, highlighting a significant public health concern.

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