From ARY News · Zaeem Basir · · 50s
Amish Communities Back Measles Vaccines Amid Outbreak
Amish communities in Ohio adopt measles vaccines to curb outbreak.
In brief
Amish communities in Ohio adopt measles vaccines to curb outbreak. Amish communities in Ohio are increasing measles vaccinations after 1,400 cases and five deaths linked to the outbreak. Originally reported by ARY News.
Measles Outbreak in Ohio
Pennsylvania’s worst public health threat in three decades has been spreading throughout the state for months, beginning to outpace the rate of infections seen during the state’s last major measles outbreak.
Amish Community Impact
A large portion of the cases are affecting a huge chunk of the state’s Amish and conservative Mennonite population, centered in Lancaster County, where nearly 1,400 cases have been confirmed by state health officials.
Health Response
More than 260 hospitalizations have occurred, and in the past week alone, five deaths from the virus have been confirmed by officials.
What to remember
Amish communities in Ohio are increasing measles vaccinations after 1,400 cases and five deaths linked to the outbreak.
