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Pennsylvania Measles Outbreak
Pennsylvania's measles outbreak surpasses 1,000 cases, killing five and hospitalizing 198.
In brief
Pennsylvania's measles outbreak surpasses 1,000 cases, killing five and hospitalizing 198. Pennsylvania has over 1,000 measles cases, 198 hospitalized, five deaths, with Lancaster County as epicenter. Originally reported by Straight Arrow.
Measles Outbreak Scale
Pennsylvania has surpassed 1,000 measles cases this year, accounting for nearly a third of U.S. cases.
Hospitalizations and Deaths
At least 198 people have been hospitalized and five people have died since the outbreak began.
Lancaster County Epicenter
Lancaster County has nearly 400 cases, home to Pennsylvania’s largest Amish community.
Amish Vaccination Rates
Vaccination is often viewed as a personal preference among the Amish, and many choose not to partake.
Dr. Gavigan's Concerns
Dr. Patrick Gavigan reported seeing multiple cases of severe measles in previously healthy individuals with non-respiratory symptoms.
Statewide Impact
Forty-four other states and Washington, D.C. have reported cases, with South Carolina and Utah having the most after Pennsylvania.
The short version
Pennsylvania has over 1,000 measles cases, 198 hospitalized, five deaths, with Lancaster County as epicenter.
