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Public health reports falling seasonal illnesses, watches measles and wins NEHA grant; board approves $8,500 budget adjustment
Summary
Dunn County Public Health reported declining flu and norovirus positivity rates, national measles cases to monitor, uncertainty about federal midyear immunization and Title 10 contract funding, and received board approval for an $8,500 grant from the National Environmental Health Association to support staff travel and voluntary standards work.
Katie (KT), a public health official for Dunn County, told the Health and Human Services Board on April 24 that seasonal flu and norovirus activity are declining locally but that officials continue to monitor measles outbreaks and federal funding prospects.
"It is good to see that we are coming out of flu," KT said. She told the board national measles reports exceeded 800 cases as of the previous Tuesday and said inconsistent federal messaging and variable…
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