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Pennsylvania reports fifth measles-related death of the year amid outbreak

Measles outbreak in the state has now reached 39 counties, with 943 confirmed cases and 176 hospitalizations

The Guardian - US · Sep 30

Measles outbreak: Check symptoms, illness, as Pennsylvania, other parts of U.S. grapple with highly contagious disease

Measles causes fever, respiratory symptoms and skin rashes. In some cases, it can also lead to more severe complications, including pneumonia and brain inflammation, which can lead to serious long-term impacts and death. In 2000, measles was declared eradicated in the United States, thanks to vaccination.

The Economic Times · Sep 30

Florida Ending School Vaccine Mandates Could Push Measles Rates Past Any U.S. Year Since 1977 in Worst-Case Model

A PNAS model projects a large measles epidemic if Florida drops school vaccine rules. Florida still requires MMR, and an outside expert questions the model.

Medical Daily · Sep 30

Broome County Investigates Possible Measles Case in Hospitalized Patient While State Lab Confirmation Is Still Pending

A hospitalized Binghamton-area patient may have measles, but state lab results are pending. What suspected means and what tracing involves.

Medical Daily · Sep 29

Ashland County Confirms Its First Measles Case as Ohio's 2026 Total Reaches 180, Four Times Last Year's Count

Ashland County confirmed its first measles case on Sept. 25, as Ohio's 2026 count hit 180, four times 2025's total. Symptoms, exposure steps, and MMR advice.

Medical Daily · Sep 29

The number of measles cases in the US nears 3,700 — with a quarter in one state

This year has seen the most measles infections in decades amid outbreaks in unvaccinated communities

The Independent UK · Sep 28

At Least Six Pennsylvania Babies Born with Measles, Two Needed Intensive Care, as Doctors Warn of Brain Risks

Doctors say at least six Pennsylvania babies were born with measles, and two needed intensive care. Learn about the brain risks and how parents can protect newborns.

Medical Daily · Sep 28

Unvaccinated Lewis County Resident Confirmed with Measles as New York Cases Outside NYC Reach at Least 62

Lewis County, New York, confirmed measles in an unvaccinated resident as cases outside New York City reach at least 62. What families should know.

Medical Daily · Sep 28

Kentucky Measles Cases Climb to 67 as Trigg County Adds Three and State Confirms Seven Hospitalizations

Kentucky measles cases rose from 53 to 67 in four days, with seven people hospitalized. See county counts, who is most at risk, and what to do after exposure.

Medical Daily · Sep 28

Wisconsin Measles Cases Reach 192 After 21 Added Friday as Travel-Linked Infections Surface in Marathon County

Wisconsin measles cases reach 192 as Vernon County joins the southwest outbreak and travel-linked cases appear in Marathon and Chippewa counties.

Medical Daily · Sep 28