Falling childhood coverage, measles outbreaks, and changing policy
Recent reports describe more than 4,000 U.S. measles cases and over 1,100 in Pennsylvania, with over 90% reportedly among unvaccinated people; attribute these figures to the reports. Pennsylvania is seeing increased vaccination demand and clinicians are warning of severe complications, while global first-dose gaps and policy disputes continue to threaten coverage.
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Updated Oct 17, 2026