🚨Two Unvaccinated Pennsylvanians Die From Measles
Unvaccinated Residents Face Deadly Consequences
TL;DR
Two unvaccinated residents of Lancaster County have died from measles. With only 87% of kindergartners vaccinated in the county and nationwide cases up to nearly 2,800 this year, public health officials are sounding the alarm.
Two people in Pennsylvania have died after contracting measles, both unvaccinated residents of Lancaster County. This comes as part of a broader trend: there have been 393 measles cases in Pennsylvania so far this year, with half occurring in Lancaster County alone. Nationally, nearly 2,800 cases are reported, up from previous years. The decline in vaccination rates is fueling these outbreaks, with coverage among kindergartners decreasing for all vaccines and non-medical exemptions growing to a record high of 4.2% nationwide.
Key Points
Two unvaccinated residents of Lancaster County have died from measles this year.
Pennsylvania has seen 393 cases so far, half in Lancaster County; nationwide, nearly 2,800 cases reported.
Vaccination coverage among kindergartners decreased for all vaccines during the past school year.
Non-medical exemptions grew to a record high of 4.2% nationwide this year from 3.6% previously.
Pennsylvania has held 91 pop-up vaccination clinics and administered over 4,100 vaccines in response.
Why It Matters
If you're living in Lancaster County or any area with low vaccination rates, the risk of contracting measles is significant. With only 87% of kindergartners vaccinated, outbreaks are more likely to occur and spread rapidly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does this matter?
If you're living in Lancaster County or any area with low vaccination rates, the risk of contracting measles is significant. With only 87% of kindergartners vaccinated, outbreaks are more likely to occur and spread rapidly.
What happened?
Two unvaccinated residents of Lancaster County have died from measles. With only 87% of kindergartners vaccinated in the county and nationwide cases up to nearly 2,800 this year, public health officials are sounding the alarm.
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