Vital Lessons: A Town Hall on the Measles Outbreak and What You Need to Know

(Note: event is 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. EDT)

With measles cases on the rise, schools, healthcare facilities and communities are once again on the frontlines of a preventable public health crisis.

Join Dr. Vin Gupta, a leading public health expert and pulmonologist; AFT President Randi Weingarten; and Dr. Benjamin Hoffman, former president of the American Academy of Pediatrics, for an interactive town hall discussion on the current measles outbreak and its impact on AFT members and the communities we serve.

This live, audience-driven conversation will cover:

• Why measles cases are increasing and what’s driving the outbreak.
• The role of vaccines and public health measures in preventing further spread.
• How schools, families and healthcare workers can prepare, respond and keep people safe.
• The broader implications of public health policy shifts on disease prevention.
• What healthcare workers should know about measles prevention and treatment.
• How to dispel myths and combat vaccine misinformation—especially when it comes from high-profile sources.
• Do adults need a booster shot, and who is most at risk?
• How can public employees help prevent the spread of measles in their workplaces and communities?

This town hall is part of “Vital Lessons: Health Chats with Dr. Vin Gupta,” a yearlong series providing timely, science-based health insights for AFT members and our communities.