Philadelphia, PA, September 14, 2026 — Jefferson County, Pennsylvania – A death certificate is being updated to reflect a probable case of measles as the cause of death for a 40-year-old unvaccinated woman. The update comes as state health officials confirm this is the third reported fatality associated with an ongoing measles outbreak across Pennsylvania.

The coroner’s office in Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, has initiated the process to amend the official death certificate. While the exact date of the woman’s passing was not immediately available, the cause is now listed as a “probable” case of measles. The deceased is identified as a 40-year-old individual who was not vaccinated against the measles virus.

This case marks the third death linked to the current measles outbreak within the state. Health authorities have been monitoring the spread of the highly contagious disease, urging vaccination for those who are eligible. Measles can lead to serious complications, particularly in individuals with weakened immune systems, though it can affect anyone.

Specific details regarding the progression of the illness or any potential exposure points for the 40-year-old woman were not disclosed. The coroners’ offices involved are working to finalize the documentation. The name of the coroner’s office or the specific individual making the update was not provided.

The state has been grappling with a measles outbreak, and public health officials continue to emphasize the importance of vaccination as the primary preventive measure. Information on the total number of cases or the timeline of the ongoing outbreak beyond these reported deaths was not detailed in the available summary.


Story summarized from the original created by Aubrey Whelan on www.inquirer.com, see more information here.

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