Unvaccinated Lancaster County Resident Dies From Measles

Why it matters locally: While this specific case occurred in Pennsylvania, it serves as a stark reminder for North Carolinians about the importance of measles vaccination and public health measures to prevent the spread of infectious diseases, particularly given recent national trends in vaccine-preventable illnesses.

Pennsylvania health officials on Wednesday confirmed the death of a Lancaster County resident from measles. The individual had not received a measles vaccination. This fatality represents the fifth death in Pennsylvania connected to measles, according to state health authorities.