2 people die from measles in Pennsylvania
Summary
Two people in Pennsylvania have died from measles, and both were not vaccinated, according to state health officials. These deaths are the first from measles in Pennsylvania in 35 years and the first reported in the United States this year.Key Facts
- Two unvaccinated people died from measles in Pennsylvania.
- These are the first measles deaths in the state in 35 years.
- The deaths are also the first measles deaths reported in the U.S. this year.
- Measles was mostly eliminated in Pennsylvania for more than 30 years.
- Measles cases in the U.S. have increased, with 2,777 cases so far this year.
- Last year had 2,289 measles cases, the highest in over 30 years.
- The CDC recommends two doses of the MMR vaccine to protect against measles.
- One dose of the MMR vaccine is 93% effective; two doses are 97% effective.
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