Opinion: How knocking on doors can help beat measles — again

As measles outbreaks continue to spread across the United States, health expert Raj Panjabi argues that the U.S. can learn valuable lessons from other countries that have successfully controlled their measles outbreaks. Door-to-door vaccination campaigns and community engagement strategies have proven effective internationally in achieving high immunization rates and preventing disease transmission. By studying and implementing these proven public health approaches, communities can work together to protect vulnerable populations and achieve the high vaccination coverage needed to eliminate measles. This proactive strategy emphasizes the importance of direct community outreach in strengthening immunization programs and building disease prevention networks.