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Metro Health previews National Public Health Week, says no confirmed measles cases in San Antonio
Summary
Metro Health officials on March 24 briefed the Community Health Committee on a statewide measles surge, local monitoring and outreach plans for National Public Health Week, including a public health fest April 10 at Rosedale Park.
Dr. Claude Jacob, representing Metro Health, briefed the San Antonio Community Health Committee on March 24 about a statewide measles surge and the department’s outreach for National Public Health Week.
Jacob said the department is tracking a broader outbreak in Texas while stressing the local picture: “It’s important to share that … there are no confirmed cases of measles in the city of San Antonio and the Greater Bexar County.” He told the committee the department launched a vaccine campaign on Jan. 1 and has been using clinics, advertisements and community engagement to promote vaccination.
Why it matters: Texas has reported a rise in measles this year and health officials in San Antonio said they are working with state partners to prevent local spread. Committee members pressed Metro Health on follow-up and outreach plans and on whether the department is collecting contact information at…
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