— A weekly roundup of healthcare investigations
by Rachael Robertson, Enterprise & Investigative Writer, MedPage Today
September 2, 2026
• 2 min read
The Amish parents of the newborn who likely died of measles-related causes had no clue their son's death was national news, let alone a political flashpoint. Measles had been ravaging their Pennsylvania community; all of their kids became sick, as did the mom while she was very pregnant. She went into labor while still sick, and the newborn died. The parents said not vaccinating their kids isn't a political statement for them, it's just not something they do. (The Atlantic)
