Map Shows Where Measles Cases Spiking in Pennsylvania as 2 Deaths Reported
Summary
Two unvaccinated people in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, have died from measles, the first such deaths in the state in 35 years. The state has seen 393 measles cases this year amid a nationwide rise in infections, sparking health officials to promote vaccination.Key Facts
- Two unvaccinated residents of Lancaster County died from measles in Pennsylvania.
- These are the first measles-related deaths in Pennsylvania in 35 years.
- Pennsylvania has confirmed 393 measles cases across 28 counties in 2026.
- The U.S. reported 2,777 measles cases this year, the highest in over 35 years.
- President Donald Trump recently signed an order promoting separate vaccines for measles, mumps, and rubella, instead of the combined MMR shot.
- Health experts still recommend the two-dose MMR vaccine as the safest and most effective protection against measles.
- Measles is a highly contagious virus that can cause serious complications such as pneumonia, brain swelling, or death.
- The outbreak has led public health officials to increase efforts to encourage vaccination and educate people about the disease’s risks.
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