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Lehigh Valley confirms first measles case as officials urge vaccination checks

Two pediatric siblings in Lehigh County have tested positive; health officials urge residents to verify vaccination status as cases rise statewide and nationally.

Published Aug 4, 2026, 12:21 PM EDT | LehighValleyLive

Health officials this week confirmed the Lehigh Valley’s first measles case amid a rise in infections across Pennsylvania and the United States.