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Shapiro: 2 measles deaths 'completely preventable,' urges vaccinations

After state health officials confirmed two deaths tied to measles, Gov. Josh Shapiro urged Pennsylvanians to get vaccinated, calling the deaths preventable and warning about the disease’s high contagiousness.

Published Aug 25, 2026, 1:27 PM EDT | LehighValleyLive

Governor Josh Shapiro spoke in Lancaster County today after the Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed two deaths connected to measles.