Measles Outbreak Claims Fourth Life | Portland Maine News

Pennsylvania is in the grip of its worst measles outbreak ever, with 693 confirmed cases across 38 counties and a fourth deadly fatality — an unvaccinated 18-year-old from Mifflin County who died from a rare neurological complication. Health officials warn measles, once eradicated in the U.S., is roaring back due to falling vaccination rates and dangerous misinformation. Governor Josh Shapiro called it the nation’s worst outbreak, urging everyone to ensure their MMR vaccines are up to date — because this preventable disease can cause pneumonia, brain swelling, and death. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://fox23maine.com/news/nation-world/pennsylvania-reports-fourth-measles-related-death-as-outbreak-nears-700-cases More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/74839624eb59c712 Report issues to [email protected].