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Harrisburg, Pa. \u2014 Pennsylvania has confirmed 1,426 measles cases in 44 counties so far this year, the state Department of Health said Oct. 30.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
The release did not list counts by county or new exposure sites.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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).<\/p>\n
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