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Bucks County Reports First Measles Case
Bucks County reports its first measles case as PA outbreak spreads.
In brief
Bucks County reports its first measles case as PA outbreak spreads. Bucks County has reported its first measles case in 2026 amid a statewide outbreak in Pennsylvania. Originally reported by PhillyVoice.
First Measles Case Reported
Bucks County reports its first measles case of the year in 2026 amid a statewide outbreak.
Statewide Outbreak Impact
Chester and Montgomery counties also have measles cases this year, with Chester County at 94 cases.
Health Officials' Statement
Health officials say the adult resident who tested positive traveled to Central Pennsylvania where cases are high and vaccination status was unclear.
Vaccination Status Concerns
The resident is no longer contagious but county has contacted healthcare offices visited and will notify exposed patients.
County Health Director Quote
Dr. David Damsker says Bucks County has high measles vaccination rates preventing further spread and keeping infections mild.
Statewide Measles Cases
Pennsylvania has reported 1,505 measles cases this year, with roughly one third originating in Lancaster County.
Measles Deaths in PA
Two Lancaster County residents contracted measles and died in August, marking first measles-associated deaths in PA in 35 years.
CDC Death Discrepancy
CDC refused to add two measles deaths to national death toll, sparking a spat between Gov. Josh Shapiro and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Current Measles Deaths
Pennsylvania has reported 6 measles-associated deaths, though CDC lists only 4 measles deaths in the United States.
Measles Transmission
Measles has not yet arrived in Philadelphia, but several collar counties have reported positive tests.
School Closure Due to Measles
Oxford Area High School closed last month after a member of the school community caught measles.
Vaccination Effectiveness
Two doses of measles, mumps and rubella vaccine are about 97% effective at preventing measles.
At a glance
Bucks County has reported its first measles case in 2026 amid a statewide outbreak in Pennsylvania.
