Upcoming CDC/AMA Webinar Opportunity: Measles: How to Prepare and Respond

(May 13, 2025) As a health care professional, you play an important role in preventing the spread of measles and helping patients make informed decisions for their families. With ongoing measles outbreaks in the U.S., there are steps you can take to stay prepared, especially during the upcoming summer travel season. Join Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) experts and the American Medical Association (AMA) on Thurs., May 15, 2025 at 11 a.m. ET for a timely discussion on current trends in measles epidemiology, clinical recognition, the importance of vaccination, and how to prepare for and respond to measles, so you can keep yourself, your coworkers, and your communities safe.

Learning objectives:

1. Describe current trends in measles epidemiology
2. Recognize, identify, and appropriately test for measles in patients presenting with measles signs and symptoms
3. Explain how vaccination protects against measles and prevents transmission
4. Learn how to prepare your facility for a case of measles
5. Describe infection prevention strategies for measles in health care settings

Register and submit your questions in advance here.

Contact: Amy Nelson, anelson@leadingageny.org, 518-867-8383 ext. 146