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Unvaccinated Lancaster County Resident Dies From Measles

Pennsylvania health officials announced Wednesday the death of an unvaccinated Lancaster County resident who tested positive for measles. This marks the fifth measles-related death reported in the state.

10/01/2026 · McKean County edition

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Why it matters locally: The death of a Lancaster County resident from measles highlights ongoing public health concerns within Pennsylvania, as this marks the fifth measles-related fatality in the state.

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.

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