Pennsylvania's 2026 measles outbreak is the largest measles outbreak in the state in about 35 years.

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Is it true that Pennsylvania's 2026 measles outbreak is the largest measles outbreak in the state in about 35 years?

Yes. A Wikipedia article on the 2026 Pennsylvania measles outbreak states it was the state's largest measles outbreak in more than three decades, matching the claim's roughly 35-year framing.

Verdict: SUPPORTED · 1 source for, 0 against · Last checked 2 Oct 2026

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2026 Pennsylvania measles outbreak

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2026 Pennsylvania measles outbreak. (n.d.). en.wikipedia.org. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Pennsylvania_measles_outbreak

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