The outbreaks of measles and other preventable diseases we are seeing today are partly the result of lower vaccination rates in children, says a Texas A&M University researcher. Now, in the first assessment of its kind, he analyzed public opinion about a childhood vaccination option already in use: the 2,500 school-based health centers that serve more than 6.3 million K-12 students across the country. The study found substantial support for providing vaccines in school‐based health centers.

Triage — when first responders assess the severity of patient injuries to determine the need for treatment and what treatment to provide — is critical to saving lives at the scene of a car crash, fire or other emergency. The updated guidelines could benefit emergency responders and patients alike once the issues are addressed. The project was awarded through a cooperative effort between the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the National Center for Disaster Medicine and Public Health, which is administered under the Uniformed Services University.