00:00Pennsylvania's measles outbreak has now been linked to six deaths, as cases climb above 1,100.
00:06The latest death involves a 39-year-old woman in Franklin County who had previously been diagnosed with and treated
00:13for measles.
00:14The county coroner confirmed the death on October 12, noting that the woman also had underlying health conditions.
00:20The case meets Pennsylvania's criteria for a measles-associated death,
00:25although the original report did not disclose her vaccination status.
00:29State figures recorded 1,136 measles cases as of October 9, including 157 new cases in just seven days.
00:38Of those patients, 219 had been hospitalized, and about one-third of reported cases involved people under 18.
00:46Lancaster County had the highest total, with 407 cases, followed by Mifflin County, with 167.
00:53In response, state health officials have expanded access to MMR vaccinations through pop-up clinics in affected communities.
01:01The outbreak is a reminder that measles can cause serious illness, even though vaccination offers strong protection.
01:08Health officials continue to monitor cases and encourage the public to follow official guidance on prevention and vaccination.
01:15Disclosure
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