People are quickly learning that not being vaccinated has consequences (Pennsylvania measles outbreak edition)

 

Headline:  Warren Times Observer, 9/4/2026

Health care providers have also seen a surge of interest from residents seeking MMR vaccinations. In a typical month, Pennsylvania health care providers administer approximately 25,000 doses of the MMR vaccine. In August, more than 46,000 MMR vaccines were administered across the Commonwealth. 

The best protection against measles is getting fully vaccinated. The MMR vaccine is given in a two-dose series and provides 97 percent protection against measles after two doses.  [emphasis added]

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