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Commissioner’s Medical Grand Rounds:
Vaccine Hesitancy: An Evolving Public Health Threat

The United States is experiencing one of the largest outbreaks of measles since its elimination in 2000. Measles is highly contagious and can be dangerous to any individual who is not vaccinated. The number of confirmed cases in New York State and across the nation is continuing to rise. This session will expand healthcare providers’ capacity to address vaccine hesitancy among patients and families. Presenters will discuss the epidemiology of the measles outbreak in New York, the science underlying infectious diseases such as measles, and share their experiences engaging with vaccine hesitant patients and families.

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For assistance please contact Selena Gonzalez (Selena.Gonzalez@health.ny.gov) from the Office of the Commissioner, NYS Department of Health