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Measles Surge in Lancaster County | Harrisburg News
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Measles is surging in Lancaster County with 16 new cases since Wednesday, pushing the annual total to 132—the highest in Pennsylvania. Pharmacies are now offering walk-in measles shots without prescriptions, with one Ephrata location dispensing 16 vaccines in a single week. Many getting vaccinated are older adults, as health pros warn measles can cause pneumonia and brain swelling—especially dangerous for kids. Travelers are urged to stay alert for fever, rash, cough, or runny nose, and tourism leaders are monitoring the situation closely. Health officials and local businesses are on high alert as the outbreak continues to evolve.
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