Pennsylvania reports another measles death amid ongoing outbreak

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Nov 4, 2026
Pennsylvania has reported another measles-related death, bringing the number of confirmed deaths in the state to six since April.
Pennsylvania is reporting another measles death
that happened in Jefferson County,
marking the second measles related death for that county.
State health officials say the person was unvaccinated.
So far, the confirmed number of cases statewide now standing
at 1467 with six confirmed deaths since April.
The outbreak has triggered a surge of interest in measles vaccinations
with more than 117,000 doses given in September and October.
