A persistent measles surge is straining Pennsylvania's healthcare system. Here is what you need to know about this major public health crisis.
Measles is incredibly infectious; the virus can linger in the air for up to two hours after an infected person has left a room.
To break transmission chains, schools across the state are implementing closures, disrupting education and childcare for many families.
When vaccination rates drop below 95%, communities lose their collective buffer, putting infants and the immunocompromised at extreme risk.
Emergency rooms and clinics are overwhelmed, and resources are being diverted to contact tracing and mobile vaccine clinics.
Expect potential policy changes on vaccine exemptions as officials work to stabilize the outbreak. Read the full article for the latest updates.