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Dear USET/USET SPF Family,
The USET Office of Tribal Public Health (OTPH) is sharing this alert to keep USET Member Tribal Nations informed about measles, cases of which have been identified within USET states. While the current risk to some people (e.g., children and immuno-compromised) is high, it is important to stay informed and take preventative steps to protect individuals and communities. As of March 28, 2025, there have been 483 reported cases and 2 deaths across the US.
We invite you to join us for an upcoming Infectious Disease ECHO session:
Date: Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM Central Time
Topic: Measles: Evaluation, Treatment, and Prevention
Presenter: Dr. Harry Brown, Medical Epidemiologist
Audience: Clinicians and clinical staff are strongly encouraged to attend. All are welcome.
Continuing Education: CE credits will be offered.
Join via Zoom: Join the ECHO session by clicking on the zoom link.
Learning Objectives:
- Recognize a case of measles
- Know how to manage a case of measles
- Know how to prevent measles in individuals and your community
- Know what to do in the event of a measles outbreak in the community
With growing concern that the U.S. measles outbreak may reach Indian Country, the USET Office of Tribal Public Health is committed to providing factual information, best practices, and resources to support prevention and response efforts across Tribal Nations.
For further questions, please contact Jewel Hunte, the epidemiology manager at Jhunte@usetinc.org.
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