Measles Epidemiology and Outbreak Response

Measles Epidemiology and Outbreak Response 

Thursday 21 May 13:00 - 15:00

Are you involved in measles outbreak preparedness or response?

This two-hour webinar brings together NHS and UKHSA experts to share learning from recent measles outbreaks and strengthen system-wide readiness, with a particular focus on acute trust settings.

The session will cover:

• the current epidemiological picture
• the national immunisation strategy
• measles public health case management

It will also provide clinical guidance on pathways, Infection Prevention and Control (IPC), and occupational health, with real outbreak examples shared throughout. The webinar will conclude with a panel Q&A session.

Who should attend

This session is relevant to professionals involved in outbreak preparedness and response, including regional NHS and UKHSA Emergency Preparedness, Resilience and Response (EPRR) teams, Situation and Incident Teams (SITs), On-call Public Health Incident Coordinators (OPICs), Health Protection Teams (HPTs), and Integrated Care Boards (ICBs).

NHS Trust staff are also encouraged to attend, particularly those working in microbiology, IPC, and occupational health, as well as clinicians in emergency departments, infectious diseases, paediatrics and maternity services. The content will also be relevant to primary care professionals and community IPC leads.

Part of a wider webinar series

This webinar is the first of three closely related sessions:

• Preventing and responding to measles outbreaks in the community (coming soon)
• Managing measles outbreaks in educational settings (coming soon)

Further details will be shared as soon as these sessions are available to book.

Further information

The chair, presenters and full programme will be published in due course.

Colleagues from across health and public health, the NHS, UKHSA, Civil Service, local authorities, the VCSE sector, and students in relevant areas of study are welcome to attend. However, in the event of oversubscription, priority will be given to those working in relevant fields.

Joining details

To book and confirm your free place, please login or register for a free NHS England booking account. This is available to non-NHS employees too.

Confirmed ticket holders will receive the Microsoft Teams link and full joining details by email nearer the event date.

Questions about this event?

Name: nicole crosby-mckenna

Email: nicole.crosby-mckenna@nhs.net

Telephone: 07954993499