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Communities with high case counts include Mennonite and Amish residents who typically avoid modern medicine.
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Communities with high measles case counts in Pennsylvania include Mennonite and Amish residents, who typically avoid modern medicine.
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{ "disease": "Measles", "location": "Pennsylvania", "communities": "Mennonite, Amish" } - UUID
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- September 30, 2026 at 11:01 AM (1 week ago)
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- September 30, 2026 at 11:01 AM (1 week ago)
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/27/us/pennsylvania-measles-outbreak-cases.html
Pennsylvania health officials report 55 new measles cases, bringing the total to 890 across 39 counties this year. The outbreak has led to 173 hospitalizations and four deaths, with officials emphasizing vaccination as the best protection.
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