HealthFriday, November 6
Pennsylvania confirms its sixth measles death of 2026 as cases reach 1,467
The Daily Harrisburg team
An unvaccinated Jefferson County resident has died of measles, the state's sixth measles-associated death of 2026 and Jefferson County's second. The Department of Health says Pennsylvania now has 1,467 confirmed cases across 45 counties, 34 more than in Monday's report.
Lancaster County has had three of the state's six measles deaths
Sources: GantNews.com, wfmz.com
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| Value | |
|---|---|
| Lancaster | 3 |
| Jefferson | 2 |
| Mifflin | 1 |
So far, 283 patients have been hospitalized. Fewer than 1% of confirmed cases, five people, were vaccinated, and the state is still reviewing an October Franklin County death that hasn't yet met the criteria for confirmation.
- Two MMR doses: about 97% lifetime protection
- Early dose: infants 6 to 11 months in sustained-transmission counties
- Exposed and have symptoms? Call your doctor or 877-PA-HEALTH before going in
- Case counts: pa.gov/measles
Arms are rolling up. Providers gave more than 61,000 MMR doses in October, against a typical month of about 25,000, and more than 117,000 across September and October. If you're unsure about your own shots, we suggest asking your doctor.
October's MMR doses passed 61,000, more than double a typical month
Sources: GantNews.com, wfmz.com
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| Value | |
|---|---|
| Typical month | 25,000 |
| September | 56,000 |
| October | 61,000 |
Sources: WILK News, GantNews.com, wfmz.com, 6abc Philadelphia