Pennsylvania faces largest measles outbreak in decades as case count rises to 1,000
Summary
Pennsylvania has reported over 1,000 measles cases this year, marking its largest outbreak in more than 30 years, with five deaths and nearly 200 hospitalizations. Neighboring states like New York and Ohio are also seeing rising cases, partly linked to low vaccination rates in certain communities.Key Facts
- Pennsylvania confirmed 1,004 measles cases and five related deaths in 2024.
- Lancaster County, home to large Amish and Mennonite communities, has the most cases in the state with 391.
- Most infected people in Pennsylvania are between ages 24 and 49.
- New York declared a state of emergency with 108 cases reported as of early October.
- Ohio has over 200 cases, also with affected Amish populations.
- The US has its worst measles year since 1991, with 3,887 cases nationally so far.
- Measles outbreaks are linked to vaccination rates dropping below the 95% needed to prevent spread.
- Pennsylvania’s governor has expanded access to the MMR vaccine and is urging people to take the disease seriously.
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