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Pennsylvania health officials report teen's death from measles complications

NBC News reports four measles-linked deaths in Pennsylvania, though federal health authorities have not confirmed them.

Updated Sep 15, 2026 · 20:56 UTC1 reports

The short version

  • Pennsylvania health officials and a local coroner report that an 18-year-old in Mifflin County died from measles complications.[NBC News]
  • The fatality marks the fourth death linked to measles in Pennsylvania, according to state health officials.[NBC News]
  • State authorities have reported nearly 700 measles cases and 133 hospitalizations so far this year.[NBC News]
  • The CDC has not confirmed any of the Pennsylvania fatalities and currently lists no 2026 U.S. death records with measles as the underlying cause.[NBC News]

Key facts

  • A fourth death in Pennsylvania has been linked to measles by the state health department.[NBC News]
  • An 18-year-old Mifflin County resident died from complications related to measles, according to the local coroner.[NBC News]
  • Pennsylvania has reported nearly 700 measles cases and 133 hospitalizations this year.[NBC News]

What remains uncertain

  • The CDC has not officially verified the reported deaths in Pennsylvania and maintains no 2026 death records listing measles as the underlying cause.[NBC News]

Sources

Outlet counts describe coverage, not independent confirmation. Reports may share a wire service or original source.