# Why Pennsylvania’s measles outbreak poses risks beyond US borders

https://mins.news/en/item/111805

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-22 21:02 UTC
- Health
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/22/why-measles-outbreak-in-pennsylvania-poses-risks-beyond-us-borders?traffic_source=rss

> The United States is experiencing its largest measles outbreak since the disease was declared eliminated in 2000. Pennsylvania has reported more than 1,200 cases and over 240 hospitalisations this year. Experts warn that falling vaccination coverage can leave people thousands of miles away vulnerable, making prevention a shared global responsibility.

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- [Pennsylvania Measles Outbreak](https://mins.news/en/topic/pennsylvania-measles-outbreak) — Markdown: https://mins.news/en/topic/pennsylvania-measles-outbreak.md

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