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Tompkins County health officials urge state guidance and a local checklist as measles cases rise elsewhere
Summary
Board members discussed measles activity in other states and the need for consistent state guidance for schools and health providers; health staff said they will seek resources and coordinate with schools, colleges and health systems to prepare a local checklist and communication plan.
Tompkins County health officials told the Board of Health they are preparing to respond if measles appears locally and urged a single, consistent set of state or CDC-backed guidance for schools and clinicians.
Dr. Gunn, who presented the department report, said measles activity elsewhere in the U.S. raises the probability a case could travel into the county and reiterated that the department has discussed readiness steps so roles are clear if a case is confirmed. Officials noted New York State and the CDC have published public guidance and that a consistent state-directed…
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