Measles Outbreak Prompts More Amish Families to Consider VaccinationFalling Vaccine Coverage Leaves Communities Exposed to MeaslesTrust, Not Pressure, Is Key to Raising Vaccination Rates
On October 30, Pennsylvania’s measles outbreak had reached more than 1,350 cases, with Lancaster County at its center. Some Amish and Mennonite residents are becoming more open to vaccination as clinics expand outreach.On October 30, Pennsylvania’s measles outbreak had exceeded 1,350 cases, with Lancaster County especially affected. Outreach clinics are helping more Amish and Mennonite residents consider vaccination as declining coverage raises risks across the state.On October 30, Pennsylvania had recorded more than 1,350 measles cases, many in Lancaster County. Some Amish and Mennonite residents are choosing vaccination, while community leaders say respectful outreach is more effective than pressure.