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Pennsylvania health officials report 43 new measles cases
Дата публикации: 23-09-2026 17:40:45



The number of measles cases is on the rise across Pennsylvania, according to the latest data from health officials.
On Sept. 23, the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) announced that so far this year, 835 measles cases have been confirmed across 39 counties in the state, including 43 new cases reported since Monday, Sept. 21.
Officials also said that over the first three weeks of September, providers across the state administered more than 38,000 MMR vaccine doses, compared with about 25,000 doses in a typical month.
As of Sept. 23, four people have died of measles in the state this year.
Last weekend, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health announced that a person with measles traveled through Philadelphia International Airport between Sunday, Sept. 13, and Monday, Sept. 14.
The person traveled through terminals B and F, as well as areas used to connect to terminals C, D and E, officials said.
The traveler did not leave the airport and was in the facility from 7:25 p.m. Sunday to 12:05 a.m. Monday, officials said.
Health officials said measles is a highly contagious virus that can cause serious short- and long-term health problems, including pneumonia and brain swelling, with nearly 20% of people who contract measles being hospitalized. Death from measles, though rare, occurs in one to three patients per 1,000 cases.
Measles spreads when a person who is infected breathes, coughs or sneezes. The virus remains infectious in the air and on surfaces for up to two hours after the person with the infection leaves the area.
Symptoms begin with fever, cough, runny nose and red, watery eyes (conjunctivitis), followed by a rash that starts on the head and spreads downward. Without proper protection or supportive care, measles can be deadly. Symptoms can start seven to 21 days after exposure.
The best protection against the measles is to get fully vaccinated. Health officials said the MMR vaccine – which is administered over two doses – boosts a person’s immune system and provides 97% lifetime protection.
People who believe they were exposed to measles and are experiencing symptoms should contact their health care provider or call DOH’s toll-free hotline at 877-PA-HEALTH (877-724-3258).
Click here for more information on the measles outbreak.


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The number of measles cases is on the rise across Pennsylvania, according to the latest data from health officials.

On Sept. 23, the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) announced that so far this year, 835 measles cases have been confirmed across 39 counties in the state, including 43 new cases reported since Monday, Sept. 21.

Officials also said that over the first three weeks of September, providers across the state administered more than 38,000 MMR vaccine doses, compared with about 25,000 doses in a typical month.

As of Sept. 23, four people have died of measles in the state this year.

Dr. Diego Hijano, a pediatric infectious disease expert from St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, answers your questions on how the MMR vaccine can protect your kids from the measles.

Last weekend, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health announced that a person with measles traveled through Philadelphia International Airport between Sunday, Sept. 13, and Monday, Sept. 14.

The person traveled through terminals B and F, as well as areas used to connect to terminals C, D and E, officials said.

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The traveler did not leave the airport and was in the facility from 7:25 p.m. Sunday to 12:05 a.m. Monday, officials said.

Health officials said measles is a highly contagious virus that can cause serious short- and long-term health problems, including pneumonia and brain swelling, with nearly 20% of people who contract measles being hospitalized. Death from measles, though rare, occurs in one to three patients per 1,000 cases.

Measles spreads when a person who is infected breathes, coughs or sneezes. The virus remains infectious in the air and on surfaces for up to two hours after the person with the infection leaves the area.

Symptoms begin with fever, cough, runny nose and red, watery eyes (conjunctivitis), followed by a rash that starts on the head and spreads downward. Without proper protection or supportive care, measles can be deadly. Symptoms can start seven to 21 days after exposure.

The best protection against the measles is to get fully vaccinated. Health officials said the MMR vaccine – which is administered over two doses – boosts a person’s immune system and provides 97% lifetime protection.

People who believe they were exposed to measles and are experiencing symptoms should contact their health care provider or call DOH’s toll-free hotline at 877-PA-HEALTH (877-724-3258).

Click here for more information on the measles outbreak.

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