Pennsylvania health officials reported 1,260 confirmed measles cases across 43 counties as of October 16, 2026, with 38 new cases since October 14. The state has confirmed five measles-associated deaths and is investigating a sixth reported by a Franklin County coroner. Hospitalizations stand at 238.
Nationally, the CDC reported 4,410 cases as of October 15, an increase of 330 in one week. About 96% of cases are in people who are unvaccinated or whose status is unknown. The CDC is sending an Epidemic Intelligence Service officer (a “disease detective”) to Pennsylvania under an Epi-Aid request to help investigate transmission and the scale of the outbreak.
What this means for parents
Confirm current numbers on the Pennsylvania Department of Health measles dashboard and CDC updates. Anbu Baby is not a medical provider—use this as a prompt to talk with your pediatrician.
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