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Pennsylvania at the center of US measles outbreaks

The state's sixth measles-related death came Friday, during its worst outbreak of the vaccine-preventable disease in thirty-five years; the cases are drawing national attention.

On air: Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock on BBN Tonight
Published 7:26 PM ET, Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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First reported by The Hill: “Pennsylvania at the center of US measles outbreaks”.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 7:26 PM ET on BBN Tonight, by Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock.
Topics: Pennsylvania, US.
BBN covered this story before: U.S. measles cases pass 4,000; Pennsylvania behind over a quarter (October 10).

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The HillPennsylvania at the center of US measles outbreaks

What BBN said about it

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorPennsylvania has recorded its sixth measles-related death, as the state deals with its worst outbreak of the vaccine-preventable disease in thirty-five years.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSix deaths from a disease we have a vaccine for. That is a hard number to read out on a Tuesday night.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe Hill reports the outbreak has put Pennsylvania at the center of measles cases around the country, and the latest death was reported on Friday.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorIt is also the kind of story that reaches every family, so it is worth asking your own doctor whether your vaccinations are up to date.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe data we have does not say what comes next for the state, and we will tell you when it does.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorAnd if the answer is a boring appointment and a small bandage, that is a far better deal than the alternative.