Unvaccinated Woman Dies from Measles in Pennsylvania

Why it matters locally: While there's no immediate direct impact on Wisconsin, public health officials across the nation, including those in Wisconsin, are likely to observe this case closely for insights into measles epidemiology and public health messaging surrounding vaccination.

A 40-year-old woman in Pennsylvania died Saturday after a test confirmed she had measles, according to the county coroner's office. She had not received the measles vaccine. Officials stated the woman had pre-existing asthma and lung disease. These conditions were noted by the coroner's office in its report on her death. The identification of measles came after post-mortem testing. Authorities have not released additional details regarding the woman's identity or specific location within Pennsylvania. The coroner's office conducted the examination and made the determination of measles as a contributing factor in her death.