“Because measles was largely eliminated in the Commonwealth for more than three decades, people are not familiar with this disease and don’t fully understand the potential severity of the illness. We want to ensure every Pennsylvanian has the information they need to protect themselves, their loved ones and their communities. As a physician, I want to make sure that people understand that the MMR vaccine is safe and provides the best protection we have against measles.”

Debra Bogen · said 2026-08-25 · reported 2026-08-25

Dr. Bogen explained that many people are unfamiliar with measles due to its long elimination in the Commonwealth and emphasized the safety of the MMR vaccine.