PENNSYLVANIA (WHP) — There have been 30 new confirmed measles cases in Pennsylvania since its last update on Sept. 8, according to data shared by the Department of Health (DOH).
The number of measles cases reported has grown to 624 since the start of the 2026 outbreak, the DOH confirmed.
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Data shows that 109 people have been hospitalized.
By the end of August, the CDC had reported more than 2,900 cases across the U.S.
With the continuing surge of cases, the DOH continues to emphasize the importance of vaccination.
State officials have given more than 4,100 MMR vaccine doses at roughly 120 pop-up vaccination clinics in affected communities since the outbreak started in April, the DOH said.
Healthcare providers have reported a surge of interest from residents seeking MMR vaccinations. In a typical month, at least 25,000 doses are administered, but in August 2026, the DOH said more than 46,000 were distributed across the Commonwealth.
The MMR vaccine offers a protection level of 97%, according to the DOH.
Pennsylvanians can stay up to date on confirmed measles cases, hospitalizations, deaths, community transmission, and vaccination efforts on DOH’s dashboard.