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Amish measles outbreak kills two as fines loom

8/28/2026

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Amish Measles Deaths

Two unvaccinated Amish individuals in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania died from measles, the first U.S. deaths this year.
Pennsylvania health officials reported 393 measles cases and 70 hospitalizations as the outbreak spreads.
Amish community members say vaccination conflicts with trusting God over science, fueling hesitancy.
Mark Dewalt of Winthrop University noted the hesitancy stems from personal faith, not formal doctrine.

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Amish Threaten Relocation

U.S. Amish community in New York threatens to leave if the Supreme Court blocks vaccine-mandate fines.
The Department of Health fined three Amish schools $118,000 for refusing to vaccinate students.
Aaron Siri says the Amish may move to Pennsylvania home to about 95,000 Amish if they lose.
The Second Circuit Court of Appeals reaffirmed its ruling, prompting the Amish to plan a Supreme Court petition next month.

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Amish Measles Deaths

Two unvaccinated Amish individuals in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania died from measles, the first U.S. deaths this year.
Pennsylvania health officials reported 393 measles cases and 70 hospitalizations as the outbreak spreads.
Amish community members say vaccination conflicts with trusting God over science, fueling hesitancy.
Mark Dewalt of Winthrop University noted the hesitancy stems from personal faith, not formal doctrine.

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