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As a historic measles outbreak hits Pennsylvania Amish country, more show openness to vaccines

Maya Thompson
Maya Thompson
Maya Thompson
Bureau Chief · Akron, OH

Maya graduated from Kent State University with a degree in Journalism and has spent the last 15 years covering local news in Northeast Ohio. Formerly the editor at the Akron Beacon Journal, she has a knack for unearthing compelling community stories that resonate deeply with readers.

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Bureau Chief · Friday, October 30, 2026 at 8:19 PM · 1 min read
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As a historic measles outbreak hits Pennsylvania Amish country, more show openness to vaccines — Akron Health news

Lancaster County in central Pennsylvania is home to the largest Amish population in the U.S. — and is the epicenter of the nation’s worst measles outbreak in 35 years.

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