Measles Resurgence and Vaccine Gaps | Pittsburgh News

Measles is roaring back with cases hitting levels last seen in 2000, fueled by declining vaccination rates and crumbling herd immunity—especially among kids. Doctors stress the proven safety of the recommended vaccine schedule. Pennsylvania’s rolling out a new data tool to track school district vaccination rates, fighting misinformation head-on. Communities with religious exemptions, like some Amish and Mennonite groups, show alarmingly low rates, driving outbreaks. Even beyond those pockets, many schools—including private and charter ones—are below the herd immunity threshold. While schools honor parental choices, health officials are urging every parent to verify and update their child’s shots—because protecting your family starts with one simple step: stay current. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/313b1c2f66bf11f9