Pennsylvania measles outbreak spreads, with 55 new cases reported since Wednesday
Summary
Pennsylvania is experiencing a measles outbreak with 55 new cases reported in two days, totaling 890 cases this year. Health officials are working to control the outbreak by promoting the MMR vaccine, which provides strong protection against measles.Key Facts
- 890 measles cases have been confirmed in Pennsylvania across 39 counties this year.
- The outbreak led to 173 hospitalizations and 4 deaths linked to measles.
- Less than 1% of cases have been found in vaccinated individuals.
- 31% of cases are in people younger than 18 years old.
- Lancaster County has the most cases, with 359 confirmed infections.
- Over 7,900 doses of the MMR vaccine have been given statewide in 2024, including more than 5,300 at pop-up clinics.
- Measles spreads easily through coughing and sneezing and can linger in the air for up to two hours.
- The MMR vaccine provides about 97% lifetime protection against measles and is the best way to prevent the disease.
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