How hospitals, clinics in Pennsylvania are responding to the measles outbreak
Summary
Pennsylvania is experiencing a large measles outbreak with nearly 700 cases and 133 people hospitalized this year. Hospitals and clinics in the state are seeing more measles patients than usual, many from unvaccinated communities.Key Facts
- Pennsylvania has reported 693 measles cases and 133 hospitalizations in 2026.
- Lancaster County is the hardest hit area with 296 cases.
- Four measles-related deaths have been confirmed in Pennsylvania, the highest number in the U.S. since 1992.
- Doctors believe the reported cases are lower than the actual number because not everyone is tested.
- Most hospital patients with measles are unvaccinated, from families or communities that avoid vaccines.
- Symptoms include fever, rash, breathing problems, and sometimes stomach issues like hepatitis.
- The CDC recommends two doses of the MMR vaccine: first at 12-15 months, second at 4-6 years old.
- Over 6,700 doses of the MMR vaccine were given by Pennsylvania health staff in 2026 to fight the outbreak.
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