Six-week-old child in Pennsylvania dies from measles, coroner says
Summary
A six-week-old baby in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, died from measles during a growing outbreak in the area. The death is part of two recent measles-associated deaths in the county, which has seen nearly 400 measles cases reported.Key Facts
- A six-week-old infant in Pennsylvania died from measles, confirmed by the Lancaster County coroner.
- The baby had a rare condition called Amish lethal microcephaly, making them more vulnerable to infections.
- Lancaster County is experiencing a measles outbreak with nearly 400 cases in 28 counties statewide.
- Most measles cases are reported in adults aged 18 to 49.
- Two deaths described as “measles-associated” were announced by state officials, but details were limited due to privacy laws.
- Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro criticized vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for spreading misinformation about vaccines.
- Kennedy accused Democrats of exaggerating the outbreak for political reasons.
- Health experts stress that vaccination is the best protection against measles, not home treatments.
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