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Pennsylvania's measles outbreak has grown to 1,505 confirmed cases across 45 counties
Measles has reached 45 counties this year
- 1,505
- confirmed measles cases in 2026
- 290
- people hospitalized
- 6
- measles-associated deaths
- 45
- counties with confirmed cases
Sources: WOLF-TV, Beaver County Radio, WHP
If you're wondering how big this has gotten, the Department of Health announced 1,505 confirmed measles cases in 2026 on Monday, including 73 in the last seven days. The outbreak began in late April, and the state counts six measles-associated deaths.
- New cases since Nov. 6: 18
- Cases among vaccinated people: 5, less than 1%
- Two MMR doses: about 97% effective
- Case dashboard: pa.gov/measles
People are rolling up their sleeves. In a typical month, Pennsylvania providers give about 25,000 MMR doses, and that jumped to more than 56,000 in September and 61,000 in October. Department nurses have given more than 11,000 doses this year, and more clinics are planned in the coming weeks and months. If you're not sure your family is up to date, we suggest checking with your health care provider.
MMR doses jumped to more than double a typical month
Sources: WOLF-TV, Beaver County Radio
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| Value | |
|---|---|
| Typical month (about) | 25,000 |
| September | 56,000 |
| October | 61,000 |
