Two unvaccinated people die from measles in Pennsylvania, officials confirm

Two unvaccinated residents of Lancaster County have died from measles, Pennsylvania health officials confirmed Tuesday, marking the state's first measles deaths in thirty-five years. Officials say the two are also the first measles deaths reported anywhere in the US in twenty twenty-six, and are among three hundred ninety-three confirmed cases across twenty-eight counties in the state this year. Citing privacy, officials have not released further details about the individuals beyond their vaccination status and county of residence.

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