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- Pennsylvania’s Department of Health warned doctors of rising measles in pregnant women.
- The state reported 1,317 measles cases across 43 counties as of Oct. 21.
- Officials said pre-pregnancy MMR vaccination is best prevention while immunoglobulin works within six days of exposure.
- American Academy of Pediatrics estimates 25-30% of infants born to infected mothers develop congenital measles.
- Outbreak has been concentrated in Amish communities, many of which rarely seek conventional medical care.
