Pennsylvania Department of Health
ON THE RECORD · 6 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“best protection against measles remains getting fully vaccinated”
Pennsylvania Department of Health · said 2026-09-25 · reported 2026-09-26
The DOH said on Friday that full vaccination remains the best protection against measles.
“proactively working with residents, community organizations and healthcare providers to combat the measles outbreak … through access to fact-based information and access to the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine”
Pennsylvania Department of Health · said 2026-09-25 · reported 2026-09-26
The DOH announced 55 new measles cases and described its collaborative efforts to combat the outbreak through information and vaccination access.
“occurs in one to three patients per 1,000 cases”
Pennsylvania Department of Health · said 2026-09-25 · reported 2026-09-26
The DOH said that death from measles, though rare, occurs in one to three patients per 1,000 cases.
“surge of interest from residents seeking MMR vaccinations”
Pennsylvania Department of Health · said 2026-09-25 · reported 2026-09-26
The DOH statement noted that healthcare providers across the state have seen increased interest from residents seeking MMR vaccinations.
“boosts a person’s immune system and provides 97% lifetime protection.”
Pennsylvania Department of Health · said 2026-09-25 · reported 2026-09-26
The DOH stated that the MMR vaccine boosts a person's immune system and provides 97% lifetime protection.
“The best protection against measles is getting fully vaccinated. The MMR vaccine, administered over two doses, boosts a person’s immune system and provides 97% lifetime protection,”
Pennsylvania Department of Health · said 2026-08-25 · reported 2026-08-25
The Department of Health issued a statement noting that both people who died were not vaccinated and that the MMR vaccine provides 97% lifetime protection.