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09/25/2026 · Morrow County

Federal Health Agency Addresses Measles Death Reporting

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reviewing two reported measles deaths in Pennsylvania. This occurs as measles cases rise nationally and the flu season nears. Federal health data reliability has drawn attention.

09/25/2026

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Study Examines New Flu Vaccine for Older Adults

A recent study published in The Lancet investigated a new influenza vaccine for adults aged 65 and over. Researchers evaluated its effectiveness through a Phase 3 clinical trial. CSL Seqirus developed the vaccine, which integrates three established approaches to enhance protection.

09/25/2026

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Study Examines Enhanced Flu Vaccine for Older Adults

A new study in The Lancet presents findings from a Phase 3 clinical trial involving an influenza vaccine designed for older adults. The vaccine incorporates three distinct methods intended to boost protection against the virus. Researchers evaluated the vaccine's efficacy and safety in this demographic.

09/25/2026

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Medical Groups Issue Guidance Amid Rising Measles Cases, Vaccine Messaging Concerns

Leading medical organizations have released new vaccine guidance as measles cases increase across several states. This action follows what some describe as inconsistent information from federal sources. A director at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia addressed these developments.

09/25/2026

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August Inflation Reaches 3.4%; Cyclospora Outbreak Ends, Ukraine War Casualties Reported

Consumer prices rose 3.4% in August compared to the previous year, according to the Labor Department. This inflation report is contributing to discussions about potential interest rate increases by the Federal Reserve. Separately, U.S. health officials declared an end to a cyclospora outbreak.

09/25/2026

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Measles Outbreak: Infant Among Two Fatalities in Pennsylvania

A 6-week-old baby girl is one of two individuals who died from measles in Pennsylvania, according to the Lancaster County coroner. The fatalities contribute to a national measles tally of 3,134 cases, marking a 35-year high.

09/25/2026

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Public Health Advisory Council - Oct. 12, 2026

Public Health Advisory Council - Oct. 12, 2026 10/12/2026 5:30 pm Meeting materials agenda Attend the meeting Public Services Building - Room 369, 2051 Kaen Rd, Oregon City Free language assistance services are available for this meeting. Contact Marc Czornij at [email protected] (48-hour notice needed). Agenda Call to Order Objective: Welcome PHAC members & visitors Motion/vote: N/A Presenter: Co-Chair Knox Time: 5:30 – 5:32 p.m. (2 minutes) Introductions & acknowledge group agreements Objective: Members & guests are better acquainted Motion/vote: N/A Presenter: Co-Chair Smith (All participate) Time: 5:32 – 5:42 p.m. (10 minutes) Public Input Objective: Create space for members of the public to share input Motion/vote: N/A Presenter: Co-Chair Knox Time: 5:42 – 5:48 p.m. (3 minutes per individual/6 minutes total) Agenda approval Objective: Confirm the agenda Motion/vote: X Second, vote Presenter: Co-Chair Knox Time: 5:48– 5:50 p.m. (2 minutes) Minutes of April 13, 2026 and August 10, 2026 Objective: Review & approve minutes from previous PHAC meetings Motion/vote: X Second, vote Presenter: Co-Chair Smith Time: 5:50 – 5:53 p.m. (3 minutes) Ethics Deliberation: Introduction and Overview Objective: Familiarize group with deliberation proceedings Motion/vote: N/A Presenter: Kim La Croix; Kevin Dirksen, Providence Center for Health Care Ethics Time: 5:53 – 6:00 p.m. (7 minutes) Ethics Deliberation: Case Study Objective: Provide background & context for facilitated discussion Motion/vote: N/A Presenter: Marc Czornij Time: 6:00 – 6:15 p.m. (15 minutes) Ethics Deliberation: Facilitated Discussion Objective: Discuss potential courses of action for CCPHD Motion/vote: N/A Presenter: Kevin Dirksen Time: 6:15 – 7:05 p.m. (50 minutes) Ethics Deliberation: Final Recommendations & Next Steps Objective: Make final recommendations and discuss next steps Motion/vote: X Second, vote Presenter: Kevin Dirksen; Co-Chair Knox Time: 7:05 – 7:25 p.m. (20 minutes) Call for new business & announcements Objective: New topics brought forward by members & group announcements Motion/vote: N/A Presenter: Co-Chair Smith Time: 7:25 – 7:29 p.m. (4 minutes) Wrap-up and Adjournment Objective: Close meeting Motion/vote: X Second, vote Presenter: Co-Chair Smith Time: 7:29 – 7:30 p.m. (1 minutes) Future Meetings: December 14, 2026 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. TBD Virtual

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Oregon Emergency Management participates in and facilitates several councils and committees that assist with preparedness, response and mitigation of hazards in our state. These include: Agencies participating in the Oregon Emergency Response System Council provide cooperative assistance within their resources and authority in responding to mitigating hazards that threaten the State of Oregon. The Oregon Seismic Safety Policy Advisory Commission (OSSPAC) was established after the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake in California. It is tasked with promoting earthquake awareness and preparedness in Oregon through education, research and legislation. OSSPAC meets bi-monthly. State Interagency Hazard Mitigation Team (IHMT) coordinates recommended strategies to lessen loss of life, property, economic and natural resources when natural hazard events affect technological systems and critical infrastructure. The team meets on a quarterly basis. Section 151 of House Bill 2927, ordered by the Senate on June 25, 2021, established the Emergency Preparedness Advisory Council within the Office of the Governor. The mission of the council is to facilitate policy recommendations for catastrophic disaster preparedness, mitigation and response, recovery planning, procedures, and protocols with special emphasis on outreach to representatives of designated state and federal emergency support functions. Section 152 of House Bill 2927, ordered by the Senate on June 25, 2021, established the Local Government Emergency Management Advisory Council (LGEMAC). The council provides advice and recommendations to Oregon Department of Emergency Management regarding emergency preparedness and response functions. The Oregon Homeland Security Council (OHSC) was created by House Bill 2101 in the 2005 legislation session. Placed within the Oregon Department of Emergency Management, this council receives briefings on security matters for which the department is responsible at least annually from state agencies and organizations as determined by the council. The Safe Media Access to Disaster Sites Committee (HB4087) was established in 2022 to ensure safe and equitable news media access to wildfire and other disaster scenes on Oregon public lands. House Bill 4087 directs Oregon Emergency Management to convene a collaborative committee of news media and public safety agency stakeholders to develop and implement a safety training and media access credentialing plan. The plan is scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2023. The Japanese Tsunami Marine Debris (JTMD) task force was created in the aftermath of the Tohoku earthquake in 2011 to manage the marine debris washing up on Oregon shores. The final meeting of the JTMD task force was held on Oct. 29, 2014. × How to recognize an official Oregon website .gov Official websites use .gov A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock icon ( ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Only share sensitive information on official, secure websites. Close Hidden Submit Your browser is out-of-date! It has known security flaws and may not display all features of this and other websites. Learn how ×

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