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Pennsylvania measles outbreak kills 4, deadliest in U.S. in decades

Two additional measles-related deaths were reported in Pennsylvania since Sunday, bringing the toll to four and making it the nation’s deadliest outbreak in more than three decades.

Published Sep 16, 2026, 5:06 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

The announcement of two additional measles-related deaths in Pennsylvania since Sunday means the commonwealth has the dubious distinction of hosting the nation’s deadliest outbreak in more than three decades.