In Pennsylvania, 2 Measles Deaths Are Reported

Last year, two unvaccinated children in Texas died from a measles outbreak that infected over 1,000 people, primarily children.

The Pennsylvania Department of Health on Tuesday confirmed the deaths, which involved two unvaccinated Lancaster County residents, marking the first measles-related deaths recorded in the commonwealth in 35 years.

Measles is one of the most contagious diseases known to medicine, and is preventable with a highly effective vaccine.

There has been a historic resurgence of measles in the U.S. this year, which can lead to fever, brain swelling, pneumonia, and death.