Exclusive: Gov. Shapiro Speaks Out on Measles Outbreak
Watch now Exclusive: Gov. Shapiro Speaks Out on Measles Outbreak Shapiro joins Dr. Vin Gupta on Meidas Health as Pennsylvania confronts five measles-associated deaths and a growing fight with RFK Jr. over the federal response. MeidasTouch Network Oct 6 Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro joined Dr. Vin Gupta on Meidas Health as his state confronts a measles outbreak that has now surpassed a grim milestone: more than 1,000 confirmed cases. Pennsylvania health officials reported 1,004 confirmed measles cases across 39 counties as of October 5, along with 198 hospitalizations and five measles-associated deaths. Fewer than 1 percent of confirmed cases have been among vaccinated individuals. “Measles was eliminated. Eliminated back in the year 2000,” Shapiro told Gupta. “And now, 26 years later, we’re dealing with it coming roaring back.” Gupta recently traveled to Pennsylvania to speak directly with physicians treating measles patients, including people sick enough to r...
