Pennsylvania health officials reported two measles-associated deaths in August 2026, including an infant, making the claim supported by the current evidence.
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There have been measles-related deaths in Pennsylvania.
2 measles-related deaths reported in Pennsylvania, the state’s first in 35 years - The Washington Post
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Verified August 31, 2026Key Evidence
Pennsylvania health officials reported two measles-associated deaths in August 2026.
One of the deaths involved an infant, and both people were reported to have been unvaccinated.
The state characterized the deaths as measles-associated when measles was supported by laboratory evidence or epidemiological links; at least one case also involved a county coroner’s review.
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Pennsylvania reported two measles-associated deaths in August 2026, according to coverage citing the Pennsylvania Department of Health. The deaths were described as the first measles-related fatalities in the state in 35 years and the first reported measles deaths in the United States in 2026.washingtonpost.comwashingtonpost.com2 measles-related deaths reported in Pennsylvania, the state’s first in 35 years
theguardian.comtheguardian.comTwo unvaccinated people die of measles in Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania+2 more
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