Hamilton Board of Health warns of local measles exposures, cites grant cuts; PHAB site visit set for June

Hamilton Township health officials told the Board of Health on May 20 that a nationwide measles outbreak has produced travel-related exposures in the township and urged residents to confirm measles immunity or vaccination records to avoid a 21‑day quarantine.

The report, delivered during a joint meeting of the Hamilton Township Board of Health and the township council, also said the health department is awaiting court and state budget actions that have placed about $450,000 to $500,000 in grant funding in limbo and that the department will host a Public Health Accreditation Board site visit on June 17 as the final step in its accreditation application.

Why it matters: measles is highly contagious and quarantine rules can require individuals without proof of immunity to remain isolated for three weeks; the loss or delay of grant funds could postpone planned public‑health projects even though staff positions have not been cut, officials said.

Health officer Chris (Health Officer) told the board the recent nationwide outbreak has produced "over a thousand cases" and that many infections are linked to unvaccinated people and travel to…