Measles Cases Increasing In PA

The Pennsylvania Department of Health is working statewide to address increasing numbers of measles cases among people who are not fully vaccinated.  The DOH is working around the clock to mitigate the spread of the highly contagious virus, with experts and medical professionals ready to respond to any new cases that may emerge.  State Health Secretary Dr. Debra Bogen says the vaccine is proven to work…

“Since the vaccine was introduced in the 1960s, cases and deaths from measles have decreased more than 97% compared to pre-vaccine era.”