13/10/2026
Note that this woman had experienced a previous measles infection, which did not provide immunity. This is rare but well documented, and another reason why 'Just let your kids get infected and they'll be immune for life' is not good advice.
Author: Stephanie Soucheray.
--Today, Franklin County, Pennsylvania health officials announced the state’s sixth measles-associated death in a 39-year-old woman who was unvaccinated against the virus.
The woman also had multiple underlying health conditions, including a previous measles infection that was treated, the county coroner said.
“This is the first death in Franklin County in many years with a patient with a recent history of a measles diagnosis and meets the definition set forth by the Pennsylvania Department of Health for a measles-associated death,” the coroner’s office said.
Today, Franklin County, Pennsylvania health officials announced the state’s sixth measles-associated death in a 39-year-old woman who was unvaccinated against the virus. The woman also had multiple underlying health conditions, including a previous measles infection that was treated, the county co...