18-year-old dies in Pennsylvania's 4th measles-associated death
Summary
Pennsylvania has reported its fourth death related to measles this year, involving an 18-year-old who died from a rare brain complication caused by the disease. The state is experiencing its worst measles outbreak in over 30 years with nearly 700 cases, and the deaths involved unvaccinated individuals.Key Facts
- The fourth measles-related death in Pennsylvania was an 18-year-old from Mifflin County.
- The cause of death was a rare brain condition called acute disseminated encephalomyelitis linked to measles.
- Three earlier deaths included a 40-year-old woman and two infants; none were vaccinated.
- The infants were too young to be vaccinated according to current guidelines.
- Pennsylvania has seen nearly 700 measles cases so far this year, across 38 counties.
- This outbreak is the state’s worst in over 35 years, with the first measles deaths in decades.
- The U.S. is having its worst measles year since 1991 with several deaths in the past two years.
- Lower vaccination rates and increased vaccine misinformation contribute to the rise in measles cases.
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