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February 2015


Have You Heard? Facts From The Field  is a weekly feature from the Office for State, Tribal, Local and Territorial Support to provide CDC and the field with facts and news from state, tribal, local and territorial public health agencies. We invite you to read and share this information broadly.

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February 25, 2015

  • California and 6 other states are experiencing an outbreak of measles linked to a Disney theme park that started in December 2014; at least 125 people are considered part of this outbreak.
  • US residents can be exposed to measles in the United States at venues with large numbers of international visitors, such as tourist attractions and airports.

February 19, 2015

  • New Orleans residents are breathing easier since a new historic ordinance was passed to implement a citywide smoking ban in all public places and workplaces, including bars and casinos.
  • A new report [PDF–9.2MB] shows that Vermont leads the nation in dental healthcare access and has the nation’s lowest percentage of residents living in underserved areas.
  • To improve the health of an underserved area of Appalachian Kentucky, the SOAR (Shaping Our Appalachian Region) health initiative was created to link partners with community members.
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