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CDC logs 3,659 measles cases as Pennsylvania reports four deaths

By The Likely · Updated Sep 28, 5:24 PM ET · Drawn from 9 sources · Written by AI, checked against sources

The CDC reported 3,659 confirmed nationwide cases through September 24. Pennsylvania added 55 infections in two days, bringing its state count to 890 cases and four confirmed fatalities.

Why it mattersKindergarten vaccination coverage has slipped to 92.4 percent, leaving 280,000 children vulnerable as nationwide hospitalizations reach nine percent.

How we got here

  1. Pennsylvania's Department of Health confirmed two measles-associated deaths in the state. Gov
  2. Pennsylvania reported 792 measles cases across 39 counties, including 25 new cases. Gov
  3. The CDC tallied one measles death, while Pennsylvania reported 835 total cases and 111 recent cases. NBC News
  4. The CDC reported 3,659 confirmed U.S. cases, and Pennsylvania reported 890 cases with 55 new infections. Gov, Gov
  5. Pennsylvania announced 55 new measles cases, 173 hospitalizations, and four deaths. The Guardian

What's likely next

  1. Pennsylvania scheduled MMR vaccination clinics at the Bloomsburg Fair for September 26–October 2, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., and October 3, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

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