Measles Fatalities in Pennsylvania
Two unvaccinated individuals have died from measles in Pennsylvania amid a rise in cases across the US, with the country reporting 2,777 confirmed cases so far this year. The deaths highlight concerns over declining vaccination rates, as only 85% of kindergarten students in Lancaster County are vaccinated, below the 95% threshold needed for herd immunity. Public health officials emphasize that the MMR vaccine remains the most effective protection against measles, which has the potential to cause severe illness and death.
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