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Pennsylvania health officials warn about rising congenital measles cases
Pennsylvania health officials warn rising congenital measles cases threaten newborns.
In brief
Pennsylvania health officials warn rising congenital measles cases threaten newborns. Pennsylvania health officials warn rising congenital measles cases threaten newborns. Originally reported by PhillyVoice.
Rising congenital measles cases
Pennsylvania health officials warn congenital measles cases are a growing concern.
Measles during pregnancy risks
Measles during pregnancy can lead to low birth weights, premature delivery and stillbirth.
Congenital measles definition
Congenital measles occurs when a pregnant woman gets infected and gives birth to a baby with measles.
Measles outbreak in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania reported 66 measles cases in pregnant women since April 2026.
Measles deaths in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania had five measles deaths including one infant in 2026.
Measles cases nationwide
The CDC reported 4,410 confirmed measles cases in the United States.
Measles vaccine recommendations
Women should get measles, mumps and rubella vaccine before pregnancy to prevent congenital measles.
MMR vaccine timing
Two doses of MMR vaccine should be given 28 days apart for people without immunity.
Pregnancy and vaccine timing
Avoid pregnancy for 28 days after MMR vaccine to prevent infection during pregnancy.
Exposure response
Pregnant women exposed to measles should get immunoglobulin within six days to reduce infection risk.
Congenital measles treatment
Congenital measles treated with supportive care including fluids and immune globulin.
Measles prevention advice
Health officials urge women to get measles vaccine before pregnancy to protect newborns.
The bottom line
Pennsylvania health officials warn rising congenital measles cases threaten newborns.
