Measles Cases Continue To Rise In PA

The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) announced that 1,426 measles cases have been confirmed across 44 counties in the state this year. There have been 28 newly confirmed cases since Wednesday.  The DOH is working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to respond to the measles outbreak. The DOH reminds the public that getting fully vaccinated is the best protection against measles. The MMR vaccine is administered over two doses and provides  97% lifetime protection.