Two unvaccinated people die of measles in US state of Pennsylvania
Summary
Two unvaccinated people in Pennsylvania have died from measles, marking the first measles deaths in the state this year. Pennsylvania and other parts of the US are experiencing a major measles outbreak, partly because fewer people are getting vaccinated.Key Facts
- Two unvaccinated residents of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania died from measles.
- Measles was mostly eliminated in Pennsylvania for over 30 years before this outbreak.
- Pennsylvania has reported 393 measles cases this year across 28 counties.
- The US has had at least 2,777 confirmed measles cases so far in the year.
- Vaccination rates in the US have dropped below the level needed for herd immunity, which helps protect whole communities.
- Part of the drop in vaccinations is linked to the anti-vaccination movement, including some members of President Trump’s administration.
- President Trump signed an order to reduce the number of recommended vaccines for children.
- Experts warn that vaccines are safe and effective, and that the disease can be very serious if people are not vaccinated.
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