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A measles outbreak in Pennsylvania has resulted in the death of an unvaccinated woman due to complications from the…

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Authoritative state and media reports on the Pennsylvania measles outbreak describe multiple measles‑associated deaths, including two unvaccinated residents of Lancaster County and, more recently, a 40‑year‑old unvaccinated woman in Jefferson County whose coroner attributed her death to complications from measles. Taken together, these sources affirm that an ongoing measles outbreak in Pennsylvania has resulted in the death of at least one unvaccinated adult woman due to measles‑related complications.

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Unvaccinated Woman Likely Died of Measles Complications, Pa. County Coroner Says

nytimes.com

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Another measles-related death reported in Pennsylvania as outbreak grows

www-cdn.abcnews.com

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Pennsylvania Department of Health Provides Statewide Update on Measles Outbreak as Cases Reach 676 in 37 Counties

pa.gov

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Checked September 15, 2026 · we'll re-check as this develops

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