Harrisburg, Pa. — Pennsylvania has confirmed 1,426 measles cases in 44 counties so far this year, the state Department of Health said Oct. 30.
That includes 28 newly confirmed cases since Oct. 28, according to the department. There have been 268 hospitalizations and five confirmed measles-associated deaths. Four cases, less than 1% of the total, were among vaccinated people.
The release did not list counts by county or new exposure sites.
State health center staff have given more than 6,800 MMR vaccinations at 237 pop-up clinics in affected communities since the outbreak began in late April, the department said.
The department said the MMR vaccine is 97% effective at preventing measles for life after two doses. People who believe they were exposed and have symptoms should contact a health care provider or call the DOH hotline at 877-PA-HEALTH (877-724-3258).
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