LANSING, Mich. — The county hardest hit by the measles outbreak in Michigan is taking extra steps to keep school children safe.
Of the 41 cases, 39 are in Oakland County.
The county says its being proactive when it comes to identifying unvaccinated or under-vaccinated students.
One county school says they are working with the health department to protect students and adults from the disease.
Shawn Ryan, Superintendent at Clarkston Community Schools said, "We're always looking at ways of making sure that not only our students are getting the right growth in terms of academics, but are supported medically."
Oakland County Schools says in the event there is a measles exposure at one of the schools that it will enforce an exclusion policy for students that aren't vaccinated that is recognized by Michigan law.
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