Pennsylvania issues alert on congenital measles—something US hasn't seen for decades

The Pennsylvania Department of Health has issued a public health alert regarding congenital measles, a rare condition that can be caused by a pregnant person contracting measles during pregnancy. This is the first reported case of congenital measles in the US in over a decade. Symptoms of congenital measles can be severe and may include birth defects, premature birth, and even miscarriage. Babies born with congenital measles require ongoing medical care and monitoring for years after birth to manage their condition. While rare, congenital measles can be fatal if left untreated or unmonitored.