Health officials in Pennsylvania have confirmed a fifth death linked to the state’s worsening measles outbreak, marking the largest surge in cases in over three decades. The victim, an unvaccinated resident of Lancaster County, underscores the growing public health crisis as unvaccinated individuals remain at heightened risk. Authorities have not disclosed further details about the case, though the outbreak continues to expand rapidly. The announcement comes as officials urge vaccination to curb the spread of a highly contagious disease.
Pennsylvania health officials reported a fifth measles-associated death Wednesday amid a rapidly growing outbreak — the worst outbreak the commonwealth has seen in more than 35 years. The Pennsylvania Department of Health said the person who died was unvaccinated and a resident of Lancaster County, but it did not release more information. Officials in a statement...
