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Measles Cases Surge in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania reports over 1,000 measles cases this year, the largest outbreak since the 1990s.
In brief
Pennsylvania reports over 1,000 measles cases this year, the largest outbreak since the 1990s. Pennsylvania has over 1,000 measles cases this year, the largest outbreak in a US state since the early 1990s. Originally reported by Dw.
Pennsylvania Measles Outbreak
Over 1,000 measles cases have been recorded in Pennsylvania this year, the largest outbreak in a US state since the early 1990s.
National Measles Cases
The US Center for Disease Control has recorded 3,869 measles cases nationwide this year, the worst year since 1991.
Outbreak Origin
The current outbreak started west of Philadelphia in April, with nearly 200 people hospitalized and five deaths.
Unvaccinated Cases
Nearly all cases involved people who were not vaccinated, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health.
New York State Response
New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a month-long state disaster emergency to combat measles.
Vaccine Coverage Decline
US vaccine coverage has dipped below the 95% necessary to prevent measles outbreaks since 2000.
The takeaway
Pennsylvania has over 1,000 measles cases this year, the largest outbreak in a US state since the early 1990s.
