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Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen visits West Scranton High School.

Why Vaccinated People Are Still Catching Measles in Pennsylvania

Four fully vaccinated Pennsylvanians caught measles as the state's outbreak topped 676 cases — a reminder that a 97% effective vaccine was never advertised as 100%.

Health  · 13 Sep 2026, 09:23  · Sara Lindqvist
A vial and dose of the MMR vaccine, which protects against measles, mumps and rubella.

Why Measles Keeps Coming Back Despite a Vaccine That Works

Measles cases in the U.S. have already topped last year's total, and Pennsylvania just recorded the country's first deaths from the disease in 35 years. The reason it keeps returning comes down to one number: 95%.

Health  · 1 Sep 2026, 09:21  · Sara Lindqvist