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Historic measles outbreak in Pennsylvania Amish country shifts vaccine attitudes

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

A historic measles outbreak is sweeping through Pennsylvania's Amish country, and reports say more community members are showing openness to vaccination as cases spread. The outbreak has drawn wide national coverage, with outlets noting the shift in attitudes among a population historically hesitant about vaccines. Health officials are watching closely as the outbreak continues to grow.

Why now: A large measles outbreak in a historically vaccine-hesitant community is prompting renewed attention to vaccination and public health

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