In one week, the total number of measles cases in Pennsylvania increased 27%

All of those infected are not fully vaccinated.

Dashboard:  Pennsylvania Department of Health

Headline:  WHTM Harrisburg via Yahoo News, 9/2/2026

The state health department reported 540 known cases this year. Cases increased by 119 in the past week, with 43 new cases since Monday. Lancaster County remains the highest in overall cases with 242.

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