Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Two measles-associated deaths were reported in Pennsylvania, marking the first measles-related deaths in Pennsylvania in 35 years, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH).
In a news release, the DOH confirmed both individuals who passed were unvaccinated.
The best protection against measles is getting fully vaccinated, which is administered through two doses, providing 97% protection, the DOH said in a release.
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Two measles-associated deaths were reported in Pennsylvania, marking the first measles-related deaths in Pennsylvania in 35 years, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH).
In a news release, the DOH confirmed both individuals who passed were unvaccinated.
The best protection against measles is getting fully vaccinated, which is administered through two doses, providing 97% protection, the DOH said in a release.
READ MORE: fox56.com/news/nation-world/2-measles-deaths-reported-in-pennsylvania-marking-first-deaths-in-35-years-pa-pennsylvania-outbreak-fatal-commonwealth-deadly-measles-penn-state-health-medicine-vaccine
