This year’s back-to-school season is the first in 35 years that Montana has had an active measles case, likely generating questions and concerns for parents, teachers and community members.

After the state reported its first measles case since 1990 in April, the University of Montana’s Public Health Training Center realized many health care providers and public health officials had never dealt with measles, said Tony Ward, the center’s executive director and UM professor. That’s why the center hosted a panel discussion and Q&A session Tuesday on what families, schools and communities need to know about measles, vaccination and disease prevention as the new school year begins. Here are some of the key takeaways.

❓Question: Why is measles spreading now?

💬 Answer: Measles is a highly

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