Measles surge tests protections for infants and vaccine gaps in Pennsylvania's Amish country
A growing measles outbreak in Pennsylvania’s Lancaster County—anchored in Amish communities—has caused hospital exposures and prompted NICU precautions for a vulnerable newborn, with two measles deaths in the county underscoring waning herd immunity amid rising vaccine exemptions. Hospitals have tightened visitor screening and instruct families to call ahead before seeking care to prevent further spread, as health officials monitor transmission across clinics and emergency departments. The situation highlights ongoing tensions between vaccine hesitancy and protection of at‑risk populations like premature infants.
