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The department said that the “best protection against measles remains getting fully vaccinated,” adding that the M.M.R. vaccine “boosts a person’s immune system and provides 97 percent lifetime protection.”
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The Pennsylvania Department of Health stated that full vaccination is the best protection against measles, and the MMR vaccine boosts the immune system, providing 97% lifetime protection.
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1.000
Claim Maker
Pennsylvania Department of Health
Context Type
News Article
Context Details
{
    "disease": "Measles",
    "vaccine": "MMR",
    "protection_percentage": "97%"
}
Subject Tags
Health Advice Disease Vaccination
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6885b490-9dd8-4b86-a75a-db56d9b9ddce
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Created
September 30, 2026 at 11:01 AM (2 weeks ago)
Last Updated
September 30, 2026 at 11:01 AM (2 weeks ago)

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Pennsylvania Measles Outbreak Grows to Nearly 900 Cases
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/27/us/pennsylvania-measles-outbreak-cases.html

Pennsylvania health officials report 55 new measles cases, bringing the total to 890 across 39 counties this year. The outbreak has led to 173 hospitalizations and four deaths, with officials emphasizing vaccination as the best protection.

Measles Outbreak Public Health Vaccination Pennsylvania Disease Control

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