New York State Health Commissioner, Dr. Howard Zucker will conduct a webinar on Tuesday, August 13th at 12 noon on the recent measles outbreak. The commissioner will also provide information pertaining to the new law regarding non-medical exemptions for vaccinations and existing requirements for authorizing medical exemption.
During this presentation, New York State Department of Health staff will review the current status of New York’s measles outbreak, discuss current reporting requirements, the importance of case investigations and monitoring of exposed individuals and control strategies in healthcare facilities.
This webinar is an opportunity to partner with the provider community to prepare for the upcoming school season and discuss activities underway to implement the new legislation.
Webinar Information
Topic: NYS Healthcare Professionals on Measles and Repeal of Non-Medical Exemptions
Date and Time: Tuesday, August 13, 2019 12:00 pm, Eastern Daylight Time (New York, GMT-04:00)
Event number: 649 366 029
Event password: MeaslesHCP2019
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To join the online meeting
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1. Go to
https://meetny.webex.com/meetny/onstage/g.php?MTID=e1d755b5a34cf42d59d291f0cba6dbfae
2. If requested, enter your name and email address.
3. If a password is required, enter the meeting password: MeaslesHCP2019
4. Click "Join".
5. Follow the instructions that appear on your screen.
Note: If you are unable to join the webinar but would like to participate in the audio portion only:
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To join the audio conference only
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Call the number below and enter the access code.
US Toll Free: 1-844-633-8697
Local: 1-518-549-0500
Access code: 649 366 029
