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One measles case could upend a campus for weeks. Colleges urge faculty to locate proof of immunity now.

chalkbeat.org · 12dShare

Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeat’s free national newsletter here . While reporting a recent story on the surge in older adults seeking measles immunity tests , I kept coming across something I hadn’t expected. Colleges and universities were encouraging faculty and staff to gather proof of their immunity to measles before an exposure ever occurred on campus. The more universities I spoke with, I realized there was another story unfolding. It wasn’t just that individuals were taking a personal interest in knowing their immunity. Some educational institutions also were preparing for the growing threat of measles, including looking for ways to prevent the disruption a single case could bring. Here’s what I learned. The lead signal When a measles outbreak hit a suburban Denver school district earlier this year, it sent 80 exposed students and employees into home quarantine for weeks. It also spurred officials at the University of Northern Colorado to start preparing f

First report: One measles case could upend a campus for weeks. Colleges urge faculty to locate proof of immunity now. — healthbeat.org, 13d