Pennsylvania measles cases rise among pregnant women and adults
Pennsylvania's measles outbreak has reached more than 1,500 cases, with six deaths reported so far.
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What happened
Health officials in Pennsylvania are running a quiet vaccination campaign aimed at the state's Amish community, which has been hit hard by a measles outbreak. Nearly 100 pregnant women in the state have had measles this year. Two-thirds of the more than 1,500 cases are in adults, and six people have died.
Why it matters
The outbreak involves many adults and pregnant women, who face specific risks from measles. Six people have died.
Timeline
- Nov 10, 12:10 PM ET: Reports said nearly 100 pregnant women in Pennsylvania had measles this year, raising concern about risks to pregnancy.
- Nov 10, 4:39 PM ET: Reports said two-thirds of the more than 1,500 cases were in adults and six people had died.
Coverage
- Pennsylvania measles outbreak unusual and surging (Lois M. Collins)
- Measles cases grow among pregnant women in Pennsylvania: What to know about risks (ABC News)
- How word of mouth is helping an Amish community's fight against measles (NPR)
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