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Uxbridge health staff posts measles advisory as U.S. cases rise
Summary
Board staff posted a measles information document for residents noting 1,024 U.S. cases across multiple states, urging residents to check vaccination status and describing outbreak clustering and mitigation resources.
Uxbridge Board of Health staff told the board on March 21 that they had uploaded a measles advisory for local residents with links to CDC guidance and local resources.
Staff said the U.S. case count stood at 1,024 confirmed cases across roughly 31 states and described that most confirmed cases are outbreak-associated. The advisory includes guidance on how residents can check vaccination status and when to seek medical advice. A staff member noted a predictive tool discussed at a recent meeting — which models susceptibility using school vaccination rates — and the board discussed whether a school-based approach would aid local planning.
The board encouraged staff to circulate the advisory to local partners and to the LBOH network. No local measles cases were announced at the meeting; staff emphasized surveillance and resident education.
