Journal: Impact of Laws, Policies, and Regulations (Measles Outbreak)

Please use the article: Measles Outbreak — California, December 2014–February 2015         

Link to Article: https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm6406a5.htm?s_cid=mm6406a5_w

Prompt: In a journal assignment, discuss the laws, policies, and regulations that impact public health mitigation strategies or that must be considered. Be sure to include the following critical elements: 

Explain the specific public health laws, policies, and regulations related to the programs that combat the identified pathogen. 

Assess the impact of the identified public health laws, policies, and regulations on the public health programs in place to combat the specific pathogen. What steps do the programs take to ensure they are meeting the specific regulations?  

Guidelines for Submission: Submit assignment as a Word document with double spacing, 12-point Times New Roman font, and one-inch margins. Your entry must be 1-2 pages with at least 2 citations in APA format.