Unvaccinated Woman's Death Marks Pennsylvania's Third Measles Fatality This Year
The woman was unvaccinated and had COPD and other chronic conditions, while Pennsylvania reports 676 measles cases across 37 counties.
- On Saturday, a 40-year-old Jefferson County woman died from measles complications, marking Pennsylvania's third measles-associated death this year, Jefferson County Coroner Greg Furlong confirmed.
- Pennsylvania health officials reported at least 676 confirmed measles cases across 37 counties so far in 2026, with the outbreak hospitalizing 124 people and fewer than 1% of cases fully vaccinated.
- Jefferson County Chief Deputy Coroner Jason Stiver warned that measles "can lead to severe complications in individuals of any age" and urged residents to follow public health guidance.
- Lancaster County Coroner Dr. Stephen Diamantoni previously reported two other measles-related deaths involving infants. The Jefferson County Coroner's Office will not release additional information out of respect for family privacy.
- The U.S. is experiencing its largest measles outbreak since 1991, with more than 3,200 confirmed cases reported in 2026, representing the worst resurgence in 35 years.
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