In the April session of Hot Topics in Practice, presenters Tao Kwan-Gett, MD, MPH, the Washington State Department of Health’s (DOH) Health Officer, and Alli Black, MS, PhD, Senior Epidemiologist with DOH, will provide an overview of measles in Washington state, showcasing how measles genomic data has been used to describe the epidemiology of outbreaks. By viewing this webinar, participants will better understand how to differentiate introduction events and monitor in-state transmission of measles in the context of national trends.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the epidemiology of measles in Washington since 2019 in the context of national trends
- Identify how pathogen genomic data provide information about epidemiological relationships
- Explain how Washington’s Department of Health (DOH) uses viral whole genome sequences to explore the epidemiology of measles outbreaks
Intended Audiences
- Local, state, and tribal public health practitioners
- Community organizers, social workers, public safety and tribal justice professionals
Presenters
Tao Kwan-Gett, MD, MPH
Washington State Department of Health
Health Officer
Alli Black, MS, PhD
Washington State Department of Health
Senior Epidemiologist
Resources
- Slides will be provided during the live webinar
Continuing Education Credits
Up to 1 CPH recertification credit may be earned by viewing this webinar. Visit the National Board of Public Health Examiners to learn more.
