Measles-related deaths in Pennsylvania rise to 4, health officials say
Summary
Pennsylvania health officials confirmed two more deaths from measles, raising the total to four in 2026. Both people who died were not vaccinated, and this is the worst measles outbreak in the state in over 30 years.Key Facts
- Pennsylvania now has four measles-related deaths in 2026.
- The two most recent deaths were confirmed on Tuesday.
- Both individuals who died were unvaccinated against measles.
- The last time the U.S. saw four measles deaths in a year was in 1992.
- Measles outbreaks had been rare due to the MMR vaccine, which protects against measles.
- Pennsylvania’s health department is working to stop the outbreak and promote vaccination.
- Health officials did not release more details about the individuals who died.
- This outbreak is the worst in Pennsylvania in more than three decades.
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