Fifth unvaccinated person dies of measles; CDC still not counting all deaths
Summary
A fifth unvaccinated person has died from measles in Pennsylvania amid a large outbreak that started in April. The state has seen 943 cases across 39 counties and is working to vaccinate people to stop the spread.Key Facts
- The latest death is in Lancaster County, the outbreak’s main area.
- There have been 943 measles cases in Pennsylvania this year in 39 counties.
- At least 176 people have been hospitalized due to measles.
- Lancaster County has 381 cases and three of the five deaths.
- Two previous deaths were infants too young for vaccination.
- The other two deaths were in unvaccinated adults, one with severe complications and one with other health problems.
- Before this outbreak, Pennsylvania had not reported any measles deaths in 35 years.
- The CDC reports only two deaths, but Pennsylvania state officials reported five; the CDC changed its rules on counting measles deaths.
- The state has given over 8,500 MMR vaccines this year to fight the outbreak, emphasizing vaccination as the best protection.
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