Pennsylvania Measles Cases Top 100 in 2026, Including 7 in Berks and Chester
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Updated · 69News WFMZ-TV · Jul 10
Pennsylvania Measles Cases Top 100 in 2026, Including 7 in Berks and Chester
3 articles · Updated · 69News WFMZ-TV · Jul 10
Summary
Pennsylvania has recorded more than 100 measles cases so far in 2026, with three cases in Berks County and four in Chester County since late April.
Lancaster and Lebanon counties account for many of the infections, underscoring where the outbreak has been concentrated.
Measles spreads through the air from coughs or sneezes and is highly contagious, with symptoms including high fever, cough, runny nose and rash.
Symptoms usually appear within 7 to 14 days after exposure, though they can take up to 21 days, and health officials say vaccination offers the best protection.