LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. —
The Pennsylvania state health department is reminding everyone that vaccination is the best prevention when it comes to slowing the measles outbreak in Pennsylvania.
The DOH says there have been 21 newly confirmed cases since Wednesday in the state.
Lancaster County saw an increase of 7 and continues to lead the state in cases.
So far this year, there have been more than 1,300 measles cases across 44 counties, with five measles-associated deaths.
The DOH is still investigating a report of a measles-related death in Franklin County that was reported earlier this month by the county coroner.
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