Special Health Update: Measles Guidance and Vaccination Requirements for Families

In this special health update, Bridgeport Public Schools is joined by the City of Bridgeport Department of Health to share important information regarding a confirmed measles case in a nearby town and what families need to know.Dr. Elizabeth Rivera-Rodriguez and Lizette Earley, Nursing Supervisor for Bridgeport Public Schools, discuss measles prevention, Connecticut’s vaccination requirements, and how families can help keep students and school communities safe. The conversation covers MMR vaccination guidelines, when students should stay home from school, what to do if a child is unvaccinated and may have been exposed, and how school nurses support families during public health situations.This episode is designed to provide clear, accurate guidance and answer common questions as we work together to protect the health and well-being of our students, staff, and families.Send us Fan Mail