(Dover, DE – July 24, 2026) – Leading health advocates are encouraging vaccination awareness and action following this week’s declared measles outbreak announcement from the Delaware Division of Public Health.

The First State Health Leaders Alliance is a group of healthcare stakeholders who have joined forces to advocate collectively on ways to strengthen healthcare in Delaware. The leaders represent nurses, physicians, pharmacists, public health and medicine, persons with disabilities and caregivers, home care, health care facilities, and hospitals.

“Measles is highly contagious and dangerous but for more than 50 years the MMR vaccine has been a proven safe and effective prevention measure. As Delaware remains on high alert to track measles cases, please know that you can take the steps to protect yourself and your loved ones. Vaccines save lives. The First State Health Leaders Alliance remains vigilant and is committed to raising awareness about the importance of vaccination alongside our colleagues, stakeholders, and facilities. We urge Delawareans to contact your provider with questions, check your vaccination status and learn where you can get vaccinated if you or a loved one are not up to date on your vaccinations.
Follow the Division of Public Health for updates. We are proud that Delaware officials are leading on strategies for proven public health measures that will strengthen our communities.”

Follow de.gov/measles and the Division of Public Health social media channels for information and updates.

What to Know:

• Follow de.gov/measles for the latest updates from the Delaware Division of Public Health.
• Confirm MMR vaccination status. Visit the DelVAX Public Portal or contact your health providers. Testing shows the MMR vaccine to be 97% effective at preventing measles for those who have received two doses of the MMR vaccine and are not severely immunocompromised.
• Vaccinations are available to both adults and children at many pharmacies, federally qualified health centers (FQHCs), and providers throughout Delaware and also at public health clinics for the uninsured or underinsured. Individuals should contact their preferred facility in advance to confirm supply and availability.
• A list of state run Public Health Clinics is at https://publichealthalerts.delaware.gov/public-health-clinics/.

For information on First State Health Leaders Alliance members, please see the below:

Ability Network of Delaware
Delaware Academy of Medicine and Public Health
Delaware Association for Home & Community Care
Delaware Healthcare Association
Delaware Health Care Facilities Association
Delaware Nurses Association
Delaware Pharmacists Society
LeadingAge NJ & DE
Medical Society of Delaware