Sept 15 (Reuters) – The Pennsylvania Department of Health on Tuesday confirmed two additional measles-associated deaths in the state, with both individuals unvaccinated.
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That took the death toll associated with the infectious disease in the state to four.
One individual lived in Jefferson County, while the other lived in Mifflin County, the department said.
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Measles, which can cause symptoms including fever, rash and respiratory issues, is highly contagious but easily preventable with the measles, mumps and rubella combination vaccine — a routine shot for children that is 97% effective in preventing infection after two doses.
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(Reporting by Sriparna Roy in Bengaluru; Editing by Shilpi Majumdar)
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