Nurses are going door to door in Amish country as health officials seek to slow a deadly measles outbreak in Pennsylvania and encourage people to get vaccinated privately.
The effort comes after four measles-related deaths were reported in the state. Health officials are hoping the personal, private approach will persuade more people to accept vaccines.
The door-to-door visits are focused on getting people on board with vaccination while addressing the continuing spread of the disease. The campaign reflects officials’ concern about the seriousness of the outbreak and the need to reach communities directly.
Measles has been linked to four deaths in Pennsylvania, according to the information available. Officials are now relying on nurses and private conversations to promote vaccination and help stop the outbreak’s deadly spread.
At this time, the reported information does not provide further details about the number of cases, the locations involved or the identities of those who died. Health officials’ vaccination effort remains under way.
