New measles death reported in Pennsylvania
A 40-year-old unvaccinated woman in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, has died from complications associated with measles, marking the third measles-related death in the state this year. The outbreak has now reached 676 confirmed cases across 37 counties, with 124 hospitalizations. Nationwide, over 3,000 cases have been reported in 45 states.
The death underscores the ongoing public health threat posed by measles, highlighting the severity of complications even in adults and reinforcing the importance of vaccination amid a widespread outbreak.
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