# Pennsylvania records fifth measles-associated death in worst US year since 1991

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- The Associated Press, 2026-10-01 01:30 UTC
- Health
- Original: https://bit.ly/4AX3TLY

> Pennsylvania health officials reported a fifth measles-associated death. The state Department of Health said Wednesday that the person was from Lancaster County and had not been vaccinated. The US is experiencing its worst measles year since 1991.

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