Pennsylvania officials report state's 3rd death involving measles

A 40-year-old Jefferson County woman died Saturday from measles-related complications, the third such death in Pennsylvania this year.

Jefferson County Coroner Greg Furlong announced the death in a Facebook post, calling it 'measles-related.'

Pennsylvania's two previous measles-related deaths, reported in August, both involved infants.

One infant boy died of a ruptured spleen; measles was listed as a 'significant condition' but did not cause the rupture.

August: Two infant deaths involving measles occurred in Pennsylvania. · Friday: Pennsylvania reported 676 measles cases across 37 counties, including 124 hospitalizations. · Saturday: A 40-year-old Jefferson County woman died from measles-related complications. · Sunday: State and local officials' reported death toll of three did not match CDC figures showing no 2026 measles deaths.

40 age · 676 measles cases · 37 counties affected · 124 hospitalizations · 4 vaccinated cases

The post did not say whether the woman was vaccinated against measles.