The Amish population of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, has been hit hard by the measles outbreak. Less than a third of Amish residents have been immunized against measles and mumps. The state has mounted an intensive outreach program.
Pennsylvania recorded five measles-associated deaths, but those numbers are not reflected by the CDC. Pennsylvania has 27% of US cases of measles, but only began applying for emergency assistance in September.
The Amish in Lancaster, New York, have been hit by a measles outbreak. New York's governor has declared a statewide health emergency. The state health department is battling three Amish schools.
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