Sixth measles-associated death in Pa. recorded in Jefferson County

The measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine, administered in two doses, is 97% effective. (Photo by Courtney Bell/Oklahoma Voice)Pennsylvania recorded its sixth measles death of the year as the outbreak that has sickened nearly 1,500 mostly unvaccinated people grows. The state Health Department on Wednesday confirmed that an unvaccinated person in Jefferson County who tested positive for measles has died. It’s the second death related to the highly contagious virus in the county.  Citing the privacy of the deceased person and their family, the department said it would not release any other details that could identify them. Jefferson County Coroner Greg Furlong said he also could not release information about the person. Another death in Franklin County reported by that county’s coroner as a possible measles case does not meet the criteria to be considered measles-related, state health officials said.  A University of Utah clinic in Salt Lake City displays a sign warning about measles