VDH OEMS Region 6 EMS Measles Update Webinar

Region 6 EMS Measles Update Webinar Hosted by the Old Dominion EMS Alliance (ODEMSA) at the request of the Virginia Office of EMS This webinar provides EMS agencies, healthcare partners, and public health stakeholders with an operational update regarding the ongoing measles outbreak in Virginia and its potential impact on EMS operations. Topics discussed include: • Current measles activity in Virginia • The Buckingham County outbreak and statewide trends • Clinical recognition of measles in the prehospital setting • Signs and symptoms, including rash progression • Airborne transmission and provider protection • Recommended PPE and patient masking • Hospital notification and isolation considerations • Ambulance decontamination procedures • Provider exposure concerns and reporting • Operational impacts on EMS agencies • Community paramedicine and public health response efforts Featured speakers include representatives from the Virginia Office of EMS, regional EMS medical directors, community paramedicine leaders, and Region 6 EMS staff. Key Takeaways: ✔ Think Measles ✔ Protect Early ✔ Notify Early ✔ Time Kills Measles Resources: Virginia Department of Health Measles Information: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/measles/ Virginia Office of EMS: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/emergenc... Old Dominion EMS Alliance: https://odemsa.net Please note: Information presented reflects available data at the time of the webinar. Case counts, exposure locations, and public health recommendations may change as additional information becomes available. Always refer to the Virginia Department of Health and your local health department for the most current guidance.