Pennsylvania Measles Surge and Deaths | Philadelphia News

Pennsylvania is facing a measles outbreak with over 400 cases and two confirmed deaths — the first in the U.S. this year — both involving unvaccinated individuals, according to Governor Josh Shapiro, who blames falling vaccination rates. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has challenged the death reports, accusing officials of hiding data, but the governor, a pediatrician, firmly defends the findings and warns against misinformation. The state health department confirms no vaccinated people have contracted measles, emphasizing the vaccine’s critical role in protecting vulnerable groups like infants and pregnant women. Lancaster County leads in infections, and an investigation continues into one infant case. Officials urge immediate action: get vaccinated to stop the spread. 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/6bb5010a79bcf31b