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Public health director briefs commissioners on measles uptick, clinic capacity and staff programs; state board training held for commissioners
Summary
Chaffee County Public Health told commissioners that state measles cases had risen and outlined clinical, prevention and community‑health activities while CDPHE provided required annual Board of Health training on oversight, planning and emergency preparedness.
Chaffee County Public Health staff provided a program update to the commissioners and the county’s Board of Health and hosted an in‑person training from Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE) staff on roles and responsibilities for local boards of health.
Public Health reported state measles activity had increased to 15 confirmed cases in the most recent state update; the department said it maintains MMR vaccine inventories for post‑exposure prophylaxis and anticipatory vaccination. Clinical and disease‑investigation teams are conducting outreach and preparing response materials.
Program highlights included continued event‑season inspections for retail food…
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