# Pennsylvania measles outbreak exceeds 1,000 cases, largest since elimination

https://mins.news/en/item/90405

- Ars Technica, 2026-10-07 20:01 UTC
- Health
- Original: https://arstechnica.com/health/2026/10/pa-measles-outbreak-tops-1000-cases-largest-since-disease-was-eliminated/

> Pennsylvania health officials reported 1,078 measles cases in 2026, including 1,066 since the current outbreak began in April. The outbreak has led to 207 hospitalizations and five deaths; all those who died were unvaccinated, and the two infants were too young for vaccination.

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