‘It’s clear they are under-vaccinated’: Amish under spotlight amid Pennsylvania measles outbreak
Summary
Pennsylvania has recorded 1,398 measles cases, with the outbreak drawing attention to vaccination rates in Lancaster County’s Amish community. The state has expanded outreach and vaccination clinics; residents interviewed described differing views on vaccines and measles.Key Facts
- Pennsylvania’s health department reported 1,398 measles cases in its latest count.
- Since August 1, 150,000 MMR vaccine doses were administered in Pennsylvania, including more than 50,000 in October.
- A study cited in the article found that fewer than one-third of Amish residents had received measles, mumps and rubella immunization.
- The article says Amish religious beliefs do not broadly oppose vaccination.
- Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s administration has used pop-up clinics and mailings to encourage vaccination.
- Almost two-thirds of Pennsylvania measles cases have involved adults, according to the article.
- All five reported deaths in Pennsylvania involved people who were unvaccinated by choice or were too young to receive the vaccine, the article says.
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