Shapiro Administration Launches Measles Dashboard to Keep Parents, Public Informed of Ongoing Cases and Highlights Work to Triple Vaccinations in Lancaster County
The Department of Health launches measles dashboard to keep Pennsylvanians better informed about cases and ongoing efforts to contain the spread among people who are unvaccinated
In Lancaster County, state health center staff more than tripled the number of measles vaccines administered in 2026 thus far, compared to 2025.
Getting vaccinated is the best protection from the highly contagious measles virus, providing 97% lifetime protection after two doses.
July 14, 2026
Harrisburg, PA –The Pennsylvania Department of Health(DOH) launched a new online dashboard today to keep Pennsylvania families and communities informed about measles cases in the Commonwealth, including case details on county, age, and hospitalizations
“This new measles dashboard is part of the Shapiro Administration’s commitment to boost public access to information and provide transparency in our work to protect public health,” said Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen. “We continue working tirelessly to contain the spread of this highly contagious virus among people who are not vaccinated. So far this year, we provided more than three times as many measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccinations in Lancaster County than we did in all of 2025. Through our public health outreach, we are building trust and making connections with people and seeing increased confidence in the MMR vaccine’s ability to protect Pennsylvanians and their community.”
The new dashboard will be updated Monday, Wednesday, and Friday afternoons with the latest data available. In addition to the number of cases per county, the dashboard includes demographic data, hospitalization rate, and vaccination status of the cases
DOH continues hosting pop-up measles vaccine clinics, providing more than 600 doses to residents in Lancaster County since cases were first identified there in late-April. In comparison, DOH staff provided 179 measles vaccinations in Lancaster County for all of 2025
DOH, and its many partners are working to increase access to vaccines and improve the information available across the Commonwealth. This year, DOH-operated state health centers administered more than 1,500 doses of the MMR vaccine to Pennsylvanians
In late June, to ensure that Pennsylvania infants, who are particularly vulnerable to measles, are protected from getting the virus, DOH issued guidance to health care providers enabling them to vaccinate infants as young as six months of age. This early dose of the MMR vaccine is safe and provides moderate protection when measles is spreading
Anyone who is not protected against measles is at risk for infection.
Boosting Vaccine Information and Access
Two doses of the MMR vaccine is the best protection against the measles virus, as it is 97% effective at preventing a person from ever contracting it. The vaccine has long-proven effectiveness over several decades. Since the vaccine was introduced in the early 1960s, cases and deaths from measles in the U.S. decreased more than 97% compared to the pre-vaccine era
Because measles was essentially eliminated in the U.S. since 2000, most health care providers have not treated a patient with the disease. To ensure Pennsylvania providers have the information they need, DOH issued multiple Health Alert Network messagesoutlining the signs and symptoms of measles and reminding clinicians to encourage patients to stay up to date on their vaccinations
Educating Health Care Providers
To help address the outbreak, DOH measles experts hosted in-person and live, virtual medical briefings for more than 1,000 doctors, nurses, and other health care providers to help them identify and treat patients with measles
Measles: What You Should Know
Measles is a highly contagious virus that spreads to other people when a person who has measles breathes, coughs, or sneezes. The virus remains in the air and on surfaces for up to two hours even after the person with measles leaves the area
Symptoms to watch for include fever, cough, runny nose, and red, watery eyes (conjunctivitis), followed by a rash that starts on the head and spreads downward. Symptoms can start 7 to 21 days after exposure. Measles can cause serious health complications, including hospitalization or death
When DOH is alerted to a new measles case, local public health staff conduct contact tracing to immediately identify contacts and places exposure may have occurred, and to implement necessary public health action, including public notification, to prevent further spread of the virus. The contact tracing team works around the clock to reach everyone who might have been exposed and to ensure people with measles are isolating while contagious
DOH continues to closely monitor the situation and work with local health care partners to ensure timely notification and testing of any potential cases. Throughout the response, DOH evaluates new public health strategies and partnerships that aim to reduce the spread of the virus, while also providing easy access to vaccination
People who believe they were exposed to measles and are experiencing symptoms should contact their health care provider or call DOH’s toll-free hotline at 877-PA-HEALTH (877-724-3258)
More information on measles is available at www.pa.gov/measles
School Vaccination Rates
DOH currently provides school vaccination data at the county and state level. In August, school-level vaccination information will be available online, so families have additional information to make personal health and educational decisions. These efforts underscore the Shapiro Administration’s commitment to boosting public access to information and ensuring transparency in our work to protect public health
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