The Pennsylvania Department of Health said on the 25th it recorded two measles-related deaths — the first measles deaths in the U.S. in 2026 and Pennsylvania's first in 35 years. Both decedents were unvaccinated. Health Secretary Debra Bogen said 28 counties have reported 393 confirmed measles cases in the state this year, about half in Lancaster County; roughly 20% of confirmed patients required hospitalization.

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The Pennsylvania Department of Health said on the 25th it recorded two measles-related deaths — the first measles deaths in the U.S. in 2026 and Pennsylvania's first in 35 years. Both decedents were unvaccinated. Health Secretary Debra Bogen said 28 counties have reported 393 confirmed measles cases in the state this year, about half in Lancaster County; roughly 20% of confirmed patients required hospitalization.