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As U.S. measles cases rise, some parents are choosing to give the second MMR dose sooner, as early as four weeks after the first, The Guardian reports. MedPage Today describes some Amish and Mennonite community members in Pennsylvania showing greater openness to vaccination.
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Measles outbreaks can affect public health in the United States, including families and communities with low vaccination coverage. The articles do not quantify the Pennsylvania outbreak or report how many families are changing vaccination timing.