Unvaccinated Lancaster County Resident Dies From Measles

Why it matters locally: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine for all children and adults. According to the Minnesota Department of Health, the state maintains high vaccination rates, but outbreaks in other areas highlight the importance of continued vigilance against vaccine-preventable diseases.

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.