Shapiro Administration Taking Action to Contain Spread of Measles, Bolstering Public Health Preparedness Statewide and Boosting Vaccination Rates in Areas of Concern

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June 26, 2026 - Lancaster, PA

Shapiro Administration Taking Action to Contain Spread of Measles, Bolstering Public Health Preparedness Statewide and Boosting Vaccination Rates in Areas of Concern

The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) is working directly with local health care and community partners to address the increasing number of measles cases statewide among people who are not fully vaccinated, particularly in the Lancaster-Lebanon region.

The Department is working around the clock to mitigate the spread of this highly contagious virus, with experts and medical professionals ready to respond to any new cases that may emerge.

"The single most effective way to avoid contracting or spreading measles is to get fully vaccinated. We know Pennsylvanians care about their communities, and doing their part to protect our youngest and most vulnerable residents creates the immunity we need in every city and town to keep this disease at bay," said Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen. "High rates of vaccination in a community reduce the spread of the highly contagious measles virus. The Department of Health is working hand in hand with a host of community partners to ensure people across the state have access to accurate information and to vaccines close to home."

Speakers Include:
Dr. Debra Bogen - Pennsylvania Secretary of Health
Dr. Jeffrey Martin - Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health
Dr. Eugene Curley - WellSpan Health
Dr. Fahmida McGann - Penn State Health

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