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Finney County proclaims National Public Health Week and shifts outreach after local measles case
Summary
The Finney County Commission convened as the Local Board of Health, approved a proclamation for National Public Health Week (April 7–13, 2025) and agreed to a modified outreach plan after a recent measles case, including canceling an open house and holding an MMR vaccination clinic.
Finney County commissioners, meeting April 7, voted to proclaim April 7–13, 2025, as National Public Health Week and to convene as the county’s Local Board of Health to consider the proclamation.
The county health department notified the board that a recent measles case in Finney County has prompted changes to planned events. Shruti Chhabra of the Finney County Health Department told commissioners the open house planned for April 11 was canceled and replaced with an MMR vaccination clinic that day.
"MMR is a vaccine for mumps, measles and rubella," Chhabra said, explaining the vaccination schedule and current recommendations. She said Kansas Department of Health and Environment guidance recommends a special dose for children 6 months through 11 months because of the local case and that anyone who has received two MMR doses is considered protected. Chhabra said the health department will be available to answer questions about vaccination and will post updates and event information on social media.
Commissioners moved and seconded to convene as the Local Board of Health before the proclamation vote and approved the proclamation by voice vote. Chairman Jerry Schultz read a draft proclamation noting National Public Health Week’s 30th anniversary and listing public-health achievements and challenges.
The health department said other planned activities for the week will continue in modified form, including a roundtable that will be limited to staff and a few invited guests to reduce exposure risk. The department also encouraged residents to join observances and to follow vaccination recommendations.
The board’s action authorized the chair to sign the proclamation and to act as the governing body of the Local Board of Health in conjunction with the county health officials. The county and health department asked the public to contact the health department directly with questions about vaccination or event changes.
Evidence spans from the meeting record support this summary.
