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PUBLIC HEALTH ALERTS • UNITED STATES
Pennsylvania measles outbreak prompts outreach to Amish communities
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The Guardian reports that Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is mounting an outreach program amid a measles outbreak in Lancaster County. The article says Amish residents are under-vaccinated but provides no outbreak case count.
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Why it matters
The immediate public-health concern is for people in affected Pennsylvania communities, particularly those with limited protection against measles. The article does not describe wider effects on U.S. health systems or travel.
What happens next
The governor’s outreach program is underway, according to The Guardian. The article does not specify its scope, a timeline, or whether the outbreak is growing.
Whether officials report additional measles cases
Details on the scope and reach of the outreach program