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Historic measles outbreak in Pennsylvania Amish country shifts vaccine views

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

A historic measles outbreak is spreading through Pennsylvania's Amish country, and it is changing minds about immunization. Reports from AP and other outlets say more Amish community members are showing openness to vaccines as cases climb, a notable shift in a group where vaccination rates have historically been low and misinformation about vaccine harm has circulated.

Why now: A large measles outbreak among a historically vaccine-hesitant community is prompting renewed interest in vaccination, drawing wide national coverage.

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