Measles Outbreak Claims Two Lives in PA | Harrisburg News

Two unvaccinated Pennsylvanians from Lancaster County have died from measles — the first U.S. measles deaths of 2024 — as the virus surges across the state with 393 confirmed cases in 28 counties. Measles, highly contagious and capable of causing deadly complications, has spread from west to east, prompting urgent public health action: 91 vaccination clinics held, 40 more planned, and a new online tool to check school immunization rates. Officials are sounding the alarm as vaccination rates dip ahead of school returns, stressing that this preventable disease is still deadly without vaccines. 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.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/41f6e3adf9174a76