<p>A fifth, unvaccinated person has died of measles in Pennsylvania, the state's health department announced on September 30, 2026. </p><p>The department identified the deceased as a resident of Lancaster County, which is experiencing a significant outbreak that began in late April. The updated case count as of September 30 is 943 across 39 counties, including 119 cases reported in the last seven days. At least 176 individuals have been hospitalized.</p><p>Lancaster County has reported 381 cases and three of the five deaths in the outbreak. The previous two deaths were both in infants too young to be vaccinated, including a newborn boy and a 6-week-old baby girl. No additional information has been released regarding the county's third death announced on September 30.</p>
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Fifth unvaccinated individual dies from measles outbreak in Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania health department reported a fifth death from measles, involving an unvaccinated individual from Lancaster County. The outbreak, which began in late April, has resulted in 943 cases across 39 counties, with 176 hospitalizations.
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