NACCHO Measles Media Briefing

On May 19, 2008, NACCHO held a press briefing on the local health department role in controlling measles outbreaks. The briefing featured three health officers who have recently dealt with a local measles outbreak: Paul A. Biedrzycki, Director of Disease Control & Environmental Health for the City of Milwaukee Health Department, WI; Dr. Wilma J. Wooten, Public Health Officer for the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency, CA; and  Dr. Jane Zucker, Assistant Commissioner at the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Bureau of Immunization, NY. Patrick Libbey, Executive Director of NACCHO, moderated the discussion.  

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