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health-and-human-interest2 days ago•1 min saved

Lancaster Couple Marries Before Rushing to Hospital After Bride Suffers Stroke

Anna and Connor Lasco, natives of Lancaster County, PA, experienced a medical emergency on their wedding day in Rochester, NY, on September 5, 2026. Anna suffered a stroke caused by a vertebral artery dissection, a rare tear in a blood vessel supplying the brain. Despite severe symptoms including vertigo, slurred speech, and leg weakness, the couple proceeded with their ceremony, with Connor carrying Anna to the altar. She was subsequently hospitalized for 18 days and is now recovering at home. Medical experts note that while such dissections are rare, they can occur in younger adults without clear trauma, often triggered by sudden neck movements or even severe coughing. The couple has launched a GoFundMe campaign to support their ongoing rehabilitation.

via WGAL|

#health-and-human-interest #lancaster-county #medical-emergency

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Lancaster County Student Confirmed with Measles Amid Ongoing Outbreak

A student at Bainbridge Elementary School in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, has tested positive for measles. The Elizabethtown Area School District notified families after an internal communication was leaked to media before the official release. The district urged households to monitor for symptoms, noting that measles is highly contagious and can spread through the air. This new case occurs during a significant regional outbreak that has already resulted in two infant deaths earlier this year.

via WGAL|

#health #lancaster-county #measles

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Pennsylvania Measles Outbreak Hits 1,004 Cases, Becoming Largest U.S. Surge in 30 Years

Pennsylvania has recorded 1,004 confirmed measles cases in 2026, surpassing South Carolina to become the largest U.S. outbreak in three decades. The state reports 198 hospitalizations and five deaths, with cases concentrated in Lancaster County. While vaccination rates have surged, experts warn the outbreak will likely persist for months due to low baseline immunity and limited local health infrastructure.

via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos|

#cdc-response #health #lancaster-county

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Pennsylvania Measles Outbreak Reaches 943 Cases, 5 Deaths as Counties Brace for Spread

Pennsylvania has recorded its fifth measles-related death of 2026, with 943 confirmed cases across 39 counties. The outbreak, centered in Lancaster County, is spreading to neighboring regions, prompting health officials to intensify vaccination efforts and address structural gaps in local public health infrastructure.

via The Guardian|

#health #lancaster-county #measles-outbreak

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Pennsylvania Measles Outbreak Reaches Fifth Death as CDC Reporting Lags

Pennsylvania has recorded its fifth measles-related death, with three fatalities occurring in Lancaster County. While state health officials urge vaccination to combat rising cases, the CDC has only counted two deaths, creating a discrepancy in official tallies. The outbreak, which began in April, has resulted in 943 confirmed cases across 39 counties, with concerns growing as colder months increase indoor transmission risks.

via WGAL|

#cdc #health #lancaster-county

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Pennsylvania Measles Outbreak Reaches Fifth Death as CDC Tally Remains Disputed

A fifth unvaccinated resident of Lancaster County died from measles in Pennsylvania, marking the state’s first measles death in 35 years. The outbreak, which began in late April, has infected 943 people across 39 counties and hospitalized 176. While state officials report five fatalities, the CDC counts only two, a discrepancy attributed to altered federal criteria under HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. State health officials have administered over 8,500 vaccine doses, with monthly MMR administrations tripling in recent months, yet cases continue to surge, particularly in communities with large Amish and Mennonite populations.

via Ars Technica|

#cdc #health #lancaster-county

local-news15 days ago

Scissor Lift Collapse at Ephrata Walmart Traps Two Workers, Sends Them to Hospital

Two employees were hospitalized after a scissor lift collapsed at a Walmart in Ephrata, Pennsylvania, late Wednesday night. Emergency crews arrived at the store on East Main Street at 11:43 p.m. to rescue the trapped workers, who were injured during the incident that also damaged store shelving. The Ephrata Police Department is currently investigating the cause of the collapse.

via WGAL|

#emergency-response #ephrata #industrial-accident

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Vaccinated PA Residents Contract Measles as Outbreak Surges

Four Pennsylvanians fully vaccinated with two MMR doses have fallen ill with measles in a statewide outbreak that has reached 676 cases, including 295 in Lancaster County; three are adults and one is a child, and none were hospitalized. Health officials note that while breakthrough infections are rare, they can occur as transmission rises. The measles vaccine remains about 97% effective after two doses, and doctors say illness tends to be milder in those who are vaccinated. The outbreak has spurred continued emphasis on vaccination and public health monitoring.

via LancasterOnline|

#health #lancaster-county #measles

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Lancaster’s Plain Community Confronts a Measles Spike and Vaccination Debates

Lancaster County reports 268 measles cases and two deaths, with Plain community members sharing mixed views on vaccination as health outreach expands; all diagnosed cases were unvaccinated, and authorities recommend an additional measles vaccine for children starting at six months alongside the standard 12‑month dose.

via WGAL|

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Two Lancaster infants die in measles-linked cases as state tally rises

Lancaster County's coroner has identified two infants as measles-associated deaths: Ivan S. Miller, who died August 14 in Strasburg Township with a ruptured spleen listed as the cause of death and measles noted, and Mary S. Stoltzfus, who died August 18 at home from measles-related cardiac arrest and had been diagnosed with Amish lethal microcephaly. Separately, Pennsylvania reported 17 new measles cases, bringing the state total to 594; Lancaster County accounts for 252 of those cases.

via WGAL|

#amish-microcephaly #coroner #health

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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

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Pa. measles outbreak pushes early vaccination as parents weigh risks

Lancaster County drives Pennsylvania's measles outbreak, now topping 500 cases statewide with two deaths; health officials have added a Dose Zero MMR for infants 6–11 months and accelerated the timing of the routine doses, prompting many parents to vaccinate early while others wait for eligibility or grapple with questions and misinformation. About 6,395 early doses have already been given to children under one year this year, underscoring how families are navigating protection amid the spread and exemptions.

via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette|

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Six-Week-Old Infant Dies of Measles in Lancaster Outbreak

A six-week-old infant in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania died from measles, the county coroner said; the child had Amish microcephaly, a rare genetic disorder that can heighten vulnerability to respiratory infections, and the death comes during a measles outbreak in the county that has sickened about 540 people and sent more than 90 to hospitals, with two measles deaths reported last week.

via The New York Times|

#coroner #health #infant

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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

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Lancaster County confirms second infant death tied to measles

Lancaster County Coroner confirmed a second infant died from measles, following earlier reports that a death in the county was “measles-associated.” The first case involved an infant whose death certificate listed measles, but the coroner cited a ruptured spleen as the immediate cause. The second infant, a girl born in July who also had Amish lethal microcephaly and died about two months later, died from measles; it remains unclear whether infection occurred at birth or after birth. Measles is highly contagious and can cause severe complications, and health officials advise contacting a provider if exposed.

via WGAL|

#coroner #health #infant-death