# Pennsylvania Measles Outbreak

> Pennsylvania's measles outbreak surpasses 1,000 cases, killing five and hospitalizing 198.
- Title: Pennsylvania Measles Outbreak · Straight Arrow | Shortify
- Summary: Pennsylvania's measles outbreak surpasses 1,000 cases, killing five and hospitalizing 198. Pennsylvania has over 1,000 measles cases, 198 hospitalized, five…
- Keywords: pennsylvania, measles, lancaster county, amish community, penn state health, cdc, measles outbreak, mmr vaccine, new york, south carolina, utah, kathy hochul
- Source: Straight Arrow — https://san.com/cc/pennsylvania-measles-outbreak-is-now-the-largest-the-us-has-seen-in-decades
- Published: 2026-10-06T17:16:11+00:00
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- Topics: pennsylvania, measles, lancaster county, amish community, penn state health, cdc, measles outbreak, mmr vaccine, new york, south carolina, utah, kathy hochul
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Pennsylvania has over 1,000 measles cases, 198 hospitalized, five deaths, with Lancaster County as epicenter.