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Labette County Board of Health hears measles briefing; commissioners authorize voluntary staff immunity testing and vaccination
Summary
Labette County public health officials briefed commissioners on a current measles outbreak March 24, 2025. The board authorized health‑department staff to be voluntarily tested for measles immunity and to receive vaccination if needed to avoid lengthy quarantine after exposure.
Labette County’s Board of Health received a briefing March 24 on a local measles outbreak and authorized voluntary immunity testing and vaccinations for public‑health staff.
Public Health Administrator Lisa Scott presented a video and slide show describing the department’s roles and the current response. Scott told the board the measures are intended to reduce the risk of staff shortages that would follow lengthy quarantines after exposure during patient care. The commissioners approved allowing health‑department staff to be voluntarily tested for measles immunity and to receive the vaccine if their results indicate they lack immunity.
The authorization covers voluntary testing and vaccination for health‑department employees only; the board did not adopt any mandatory workplace vaccination policy. Commissioners also discussed the need to maintain staffing levels while the health department carries out case investigation and community outreach.
The Board of Health adjourned at 2:10 p.m.; the County Commission reconvened and adjourned its meeting the same day. The county did not announce additional public mandates related to the outbreak at this meeting.
