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How word of mouth is helping an Amish community's fight against measles November 10, 20265:00 AM ET

Maria Godoy

Dale Weiser is the clinical services supervisor for the Chester County Health Department. Since August, she's been leading efforts to immunize her county's Amish families against measles in their homes. Weiser poses for a portrait at the Chester County Health Department in West Chester, Pa., on Oct. 28, 2026. Daniel Vasta for NPR hide caption

Daniel Vasta for NPR

Measles spreads incredibly fast. For the last few months, so has Dale Weiser's phone number.