Measles cases surpass 1,000 in Pennsylvania as outbreak continues to spread
Summary
Pennsylvania has reported over 1,000 measles cases in 2026 across 39 counties, with nearly 200 people hospitalized and five deaths linked to the outbreak. Most cases are in Lancaster County, and the state health department is responding with vaccinations, while the CDC stands ready to help if asked.Key Facts
- Pennsylvania has recorded 1,004 measles cases in 2026.
- These cases span 39 counties, with Lancaster County having 391 confirmed cases.
- At least 198 people have been hospitalized due to measles.
- Five deaths have been reported, including two unvaccinated adults and two infants too young for the vaccine.
- Less than 1% of cases involved people fully vaccinated with the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine.
- The CDC has not yet received a formal request to send extra support teams (Epi-Aids) to Pennsylvania.
- Nationwide, over 3,800 measles cases have been reported in 45 states and Washington, D.C. in 2026.
- Vaccination rates have dropped in recent years, with 92.4% of kindergartners vaccinated in 2025-26, below pre-pandemic levels of 95.2%.
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