Measles causes school injuries in Pennsylvania
The Health Department of Pennsylvania in the United States reported an increase in confirmed measles cases to 460 throughout the year 2026, marking the first two deaths resulting from the disease in the country in three decades. Lancaster County recorded the highest number of cases, with 210 infections, and 83 cases required hospitalization. There were no cases among fully vaccinated individuals. These figures represent the highest infection rates since the major outbreak between 1989 and 1991, which saw 55,000 cases and 123 deaths. Authorities continue to emphasize the importance of vaccination to protect the community from the disease.
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