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Pennsylvania's measles outbreak has grown to 1,505 confirmed cases across 45 counties

The Daily Harrisburg teamFrom today’s edition · 1 min read · 3 sources

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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.

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

  • 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
September56,000
October61,000

Sources: WOLF-TV, Beaver County Radio, WHP

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