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Pennsylvania warns of congenital measles amid 'increase of measles cases during pregnancy'

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The Pennsylvania health department issued a warning to doctors Monday about an increase in measles cases during pregnancy, along with rising concern about congenital measles, a disease rarely seen in the U.S.

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  1. Nearly two new measles dozens cases, new Pennsylvania county reported in update

    Headline from ABC 27 Harrisburg ·

  2. Newest

    Pennsylvania warns of congenital measles amid 'increase of measles cases during pregnancy'

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  1. PA Home Page

    DOH confirms 109 new measles cases in last week (opens PA Home Page)

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    (WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) reported Monday that there are now 1,286 confirmed measles cases in the Commonwealth, 26 more since the previous update. Of those 1,286 cases, 247 are hospitalized and less than 1% are fully vaccinated.

  2. Hawaiitribune Herald

    Pennsylvania measles cases rise to 1,286, state health department says (opens Hawaiitribune Herald)

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    The Pennsylvania Health Department on Monday reported 1,286 measles cases in the state, up 26 cases from the last update on Friday, as the outbreak of the highly contagious disease continues.

  3. FOX 29 Philadelphia

    Congenital measles identified for first time in decades: What you need to know (opens FOX 29 Philadelphia)

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    As the measles outbreak continues to surge nationwide, health officials are tracking an increase in measles cases during pregnancy, along with rising concerns about congenital measles. The Pennsylvania Health Department recently issued a health advisory for the severe newborn condition, which they s…

  4. NBC News

    Pennsylvania warns of rise in congenital measles and infection during pregnancy (opens NBC News)

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    The Pennsylvania Department of Health issued an alert Monday to doctors about an increase in measles infections in pregnant women, as well as a concerning rise in congenital measles — a disease that’s rarely, if ever, seen in the U.S.

  5. PhillyVoice

    Congenital measles cases are a growing concern in Pennsylvania, health officials warn (opens PhillyVoice)

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    Congenital measles cases have been identified in Pennsylvania for the first time in decades, state health officials warn. They say measles cases during pregnancy are a growing concern.

  6. The Hill

    Pennsylvania warns doctors about rising rates of rare congenital measles (opens The Hill)

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    The Pennsylvania health department issued a warning to doctors Monday about an increase in measles cases during pregnancy, along with rising concern about congenital measles, a disease rarely seen in the U.S.

  7. PA Home Page

    DOH confirms more than 1,300 measles cases in Pa. (opens PA Home Page)

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    (WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) reported Wednesday there are now 1,317 confirmed measles cases in the Commonwealth, 31 more since the previous update. Of those 1,317 cases, 251 are hospitalized and less than 1% are fully vaccinated.

  8. ABC 27 Harrisburg

    PA measles cases surpass 1,300 for the year; DOH has administered 10,000 vaccines (opens ABC 27 Harrisburg)

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    (WHTM) -- The Pennsylvania Department of Health released its latest update on measles numbers throughout the state, with positive cases now passing the 1,300 mark for the year. With 31 cases since Monday's update, Pennsylvania now stands at 1,317 overall, with 251 hospitalizations.

  9. The Hill

    Pennsylvania warns of congenital measles risk as cases rise (opens The Hill)

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    Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Healthcare Healthcare The Big Story Pennsylvania warns of congenital measles risk as cases rise Pennsylvania officials warned doctors this week about an increase in congenital measles as the state continues to battle the worst outbreak in the disease it …

  10. WGN Chicago

    Pennsylvania warns of congenital measles amid 'increase of measles cases during pregnancy' (opens WGN Chicago)

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    The Pennsylvania health department issued a warning to doctors Monday about an increase in measles cases during pregnancy, along with rising concern about congenital measles, a disease rarely seen in the U.S.

  11. ABC 27 Harrisburg

    Nearly two new measles dozens cases, new Pennsylvania county reported in update (opens ABC 27 Harrisburg)

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    HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) -- Pennsylvania added 21 new measles cases in the past week as the outbreak extended to an additional county. In the latest Department of Health release, the total number of cases statewide now stands at 13,38, up from 1,317 on Wednesday.

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