Nurse visiting a home in Amish country for vaccination outreach

Nurses Visit Amish Homes to Curb Measles Spread in Pennsylvania

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This initiative comes after four measles-related deaths in Pennsylvania, prompting health officials to engage directly with the Amish community. Nurses are going door to door to encourage vaccination in a private and culturally sensitive manner to prevent further fatalities.

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