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Friday, October 23, 2026● Updated 6:00 AM ET
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Pennsylvania warns doctors as babies are born with measles

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The state says 66 women caught measles while pregnant this year and at least six babies were born infected. Pennsylvania has confirmed 1,286 cases. The MMR shot should be given before pregnancy; an unvaccinated pregnant woman who's exposed has six days to get a protective antibody treatment.

Source: CIDRAP

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