HealthThursday, November 12
Pennsylvania has confirmed 1,505 measles cases across 45 counties this year
The Daily Harrisburg team
If you have kids, or you've lost track of your own shots, check your records. The Pennsylvania Department of Health announced Monday, Nov. 9 that 1,505 cases are confirmed in 2026, with 18 new since Nov. 6. That's up from the 1,487 announced Friday.
Pennsylvania's measles outbreak by the numbers
- 1,505
- confirmed cases in 2026
- 45
- counties with confirmed cases
- 290
- hospitalizations
- 6
- confirmed measles-associated deaths
Source: The River Reporter
Demand for the vaccine has jumped. In a typical month, providers give about 25,000 MMR doses. September and October saw more than 56,000 and 61,000.
Providers gave more than 56,000 MMR doses in September and 61,000 in October
Source: The River Reporter
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| Value | |
|---|---|
| Typical month (about) | 25,000 doses |
| September (more than) | 56,000 doses |
| October (more than) | 61,000 doses |
- Two MMR doses: 97% lifetime protection
- Two documented doses: no need for another
- Infants 6–11 months in flagged counties: extra early dose
- Unvaccinated kids 12 months+: one dose now, another in 28+ days
- Exposed with symptoms: call 877-PA-HEALTH (877-724-3258)
Sources: The River Reporter, Beaver County Radio