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Measles outbreak tests vaccine choices in Pennsylvania's Amish communities
health20 days ago

Measles outbreak tests vaccine choices in Pennsylvania's Amish communities

Amid Pennsylvania’s largest measles outbreak in decades, a Philadelphia Inquirer feature follows traditional midwife Roberta Devers in Lancaster County. With the outbreak linked to the deaths of two Amish infants and two adults, state officials report 731 cases across 38 counties and have run 124 pop-up vaccination clinics delivering over 4,100 MMR doses. The piece highlights how Amish communities, guided by “medical pluralism” and limited access to conventional care, are rethinking vaccination; Devers argues for extending vaccine authority to traditional midwives, while state law currently restricts midwives from administering vaccines. The story underscores a broader shift in vaccine attitudes as public health efforts push for broader immunity.

via Times Leader|
#amish#health#measles
Lancaster County measles death of 6-week-old underscores PA outbreak
health29 days ago

Lancaster County measles death of 6-week-old underscores PA outbreak

Lancaster County coroner confirmed that a 6-week-old girl with Amish lethal microcephaly died of measles — one of two measles‑related infant deaths in Pennsylvania during an outbreak that has 577 reported cases; the state health department labels the newborn’s death as measles‑associated, while the coroner says the other infant’s death (a ruptured spleen) was not measles‑related. Experts warn the outbreak may be larger than reported and emphasize vaccination with the MMR vaccine.

via CNN|
#amish#health#infant-death
Lancaster's Measles Crisis Tests Vaccine Beliefs in Pennsylvania's Mennonite Heartland
health1 month ago

Lancaster's Measles Crisis Tests Vaccine Beliefs in Pennsylvania's Mennonite Heartland

Pennsylvania’s measles outbreak—now the nation’s largest with about 577 cases—has taken hold largely in Lancaster County’s Mennonite and Amish communities, where vaccination rates have fallen and religious exemptions are rising; officials say cases are undercounted as families treat illness within the community, and two deaths have been linked to the outbreak while health clinics push vaccinations amid deep-seated skepticism of vaccines and government.

via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette|
#amish#health#lancaster-county
Lancaster County Measles Death Tied to Amish Microcephaly: PA's First Measles Fatality Since 1991
health1 month ago

Lancaster County Measles Death Tied to Amish Microcephaly: PA's First Measles Fatality Since 1991

A 6‑week‑old Amish infant with Amish lethal microcephaly died at home from measles in Lancaster County, PA, according to the county coroner. The death is Pennsylvania’s first measles‑related fatality since 1991 and the first in the United States this year; the coroner noted microcephaly was present but ruled measles as the cause of death, with the case tied to the area’s measles outbreak and ongoing investigations with local health officials.

via LancasterOnline|
#amish#coroner#health
Lancaster measles deaths test vaccine rhetoric tied to RFK Jr.
health1 month ago

Lancaster measles deaths test vaccine rhetoric tied to RFK Jr.

Two unvaccinated Lancaster County residents have died from measles, the first Pennsylvania measles deaths in 35 years, as the state reports 393 confirmed cases and 70 hospitalizations this year. The deaths revive scrutiny of RFK Jr., who in 2021 praised Lancaster’s low vaccine uptake and has long promoted anti-vaccine views; he has not publicly commented on the fatalities, while Pennsylvania’s governor rejected Kennedy’s outreach. Health officials emphasize that the MMR vaccine provides strong protection and helps slow the spread of measles.

via MS NOW|
#amish#health#lancaster-county
Cash-based osteopathic doctor brings hands-on care to Earl Township's Plain community
health1 month ago

Cash-based osteopathic doctor brings hands-on care to Earl Township's Plain community

Dr. Thomas Fisher opened Legacy Osteopathic in Earl Township, offering cash-only care with an hour-long first visit ($420) and a 30-minute follow-up ($210), using osteopathic manipulative medicine to treat musculoskeletal issues. The practice targets the Amish and Old Order Mennonite Plain communities who typically self-pay, allowing more time and personalized care free from insurance constraints. Fisher emphasizes culturally competent, hands-on treatment and also educates the community about measles amid rising local cases, treating a range of patients including pregnant women and newborns while building a small, referral-based practice.

via LancasterOnline|
#amish#cash-based-healthcare#fisher
Amish Embrace E-Bikes as a Practical Path Between Tradition and Modernity
technology8 months ago

Amish Embrace E-Bikes as a Practical Path Between Tradition and Modernity

Some Amish communities are expanding from horse-drawn buggies to e-bikes, with about two-thirds of churches allowing them. They view e-bikes as practical transportation that can be charged with limited electricity or solar, helping mobility and family time, while a minority oppose them over concerns they could hasten a shift toward cars and erode traditional skills.

via Jalopnik|
#amish#e-bike#holmes-county-ohio
Amish Mother Charged with Murdering Son in Lake Incident
crime1 year ago

Amish Mother Charged with Murdering Son in Lake Incident

An Amish woman, Ruth Miller, was charged with the murder of her 4-year-old son after she threw him into an Ohio lake, claiming she was testing her faith and believed she was acting under God's direction. Her husband also drowned earlier during a faith test, and their other children were involved in water-based trials. The family and community attribute the tragic events to mental illness, and Ruth Miller is currently receiving mental health treatment.

via CBS News|
#amish#child-endangerment#crime