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Pennsylvania's measles outbreak is the country's largest in three decades
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· October 5, 2026
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Key points The number of cases has now reached 1,004, with 198 hospitalizations reported. It has surpassed a previous outbreak from earlier this year, which had 997 cases.
A significant measles outbreak is currently underway. It has surpassed a previous outbreak from earlier this year, which had 997 cases. The number of cases has now reached 1,004, with 198 hospitalizations reported. Children are disproportionately affected, with nearly a third of cases occurring in this age group.
The outbreak shows no signs of slowing down. Further details about the outbreak are available, including information about vaccination rates and hospitalization numbers.
An expert predicts the outbreak will continue for several more months, citing insufficient vaccination rates as a contributing factor.
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Category: News Published: October 5, 2026 Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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