HealthNPRU.S. measles cases more than double what they were last year as outbreak spreads
The US measles outbreak has more than doubled this year, with Pennsylvania the worst hit and 96% of cases in unvaccinated people.
Pennsylvania is the worst hit state, with at least 1,338 cases of measles confirmed in 44 counties so far this year, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health.
The US is experiencing its worst measles resurgence in decades, with more than 4,580 cases recorded since late October.
Pennsylvania alone has 1,338 confirmed cases across 44 counties, with over 250 hospitalisations and five deaths, three in Lancaster County.
Health officials say two MMR vaccine doses are nearly 97% effective, and vaccination rates in Pennsylvania have surged well above monthly averages.
Two doses of the MMR vaccine are nearly 97% effective against measles, so check your family is up to date, especially before any US travel.
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