Deb Robinson, Granite County public health nurse, and county health officials told the board they are preparing for potential local measles cases amid a multi-county outbreak.

Deb Robinson said the county has plenty of MMR vaccine on hand and will offer clinic access through the hospital during sports physicals to increase vaccination rates. She described recent preparedness work: renewing immunization task orders, participating in a measles simulation with the hospital and planning a quality-improvement visit from the state immunization staff.

Why it matters: Robinson told the group that measles has a long incubation period (about 21 days) and that local schools could be required to exclude unvaccinated students or staff for 21 days after exposure. "If we have a case in the school and your child is not immunized, they will be asked to stay home for 21 days," she said.

Dr. Khan, the county health officer, recommended outreach at school "welcome back" events so parents can receive information and, where appropriate, vaccination on site. He cautioned that post-exposure prophylaxis reduces risk but does not always remove the need for quarantine under CDC guidance.

Board members discussed signage for downtown businesses, options for school communication (newsletters, welcome-day booths) and the logistics of quarantine enforcement; county staff said day cares and health-care employers are already checking vaccination status and that they will coordinate with the hospital and school districts.

Ending: The public-health team plans targeted outreach, coordination with the hospital to offer MMR vaccines during sports clinics and additional public messaging. Officials asked the community to encourage vaccination and to expect school exclusion rules if a case appears locally.