Measles in America: 1,001 cases so far
June 7th, 2019“……In response to the current situation, CDC has:
- Implemented an Incident Management Structure (IMS) within the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases to respond to the measles outbreaks.
- Reinforced to healthcare providers the guidelines for recognition and prevention of measles.
- Developed a toolkit with resources for physicians about measles and vaccines and has begun implementing a strategy to address vaccine hesitancy, including creating new resources and updating existing ones to counter misinformation.
- Undertaken outreach to rabbinical, camp, and medical associations to help spread clear, consistent, and credible vaccine information through trusted sources.
- Deployed a field team to Rockland County, NY, to provide technical assistance with case identification and contact tracing.
- Continued to work with local communities to figure out how to develop culturally appropriate communications resources for affected areas in New York.
- Since January 1, 2019, conducted 73 air contact investigations for measles and identified over 1,500 individuals who were exposed to the measles virus during travel.
- Deployed an immunization program project officer to Albany……”