CDC Issues Guidance for Schools to Prepare for Measles as the New School Year Begins (August 11, 2026)

As cases climb higher than they’ve been in decades, health experts including several national, state, and local organizations and health departments are providing are providing guidance regarding best practices and recommendations for schools. For example, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offers a checklist for how K-12 schools can respond when a student or employee exhibits measles symptoms.