Pennsylvania warns doctors about rising rates of rare congenital measles

Pennsylvania's health department has sounded the alarm about a surge in measles cases during pregnancy, with particular concern over congenital measles—a rare condition where newborns contract the disease from their mothers. This marks the first time such cases have been identified in the U.S., raising alarms about the potential long-term health impacts on infants. This development underscores the importance of maintaining high vaccination rates to prevent outbreaks and protect vulnerable populations, including pregnant women and their unborn children.