The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has infectious disease experts stationed in Texas this week working on that state’s worsening measles outbreak.

The CDC posted on X that its rapid response team is there to support state doctors. “This partnership — known as an Epi-Aid — is a rapid response by CDC’s Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) to tackle urgent public health issues like disease outbreaks.”

The CDC team may only be in place for a short time. “EIS officers provide local officials onsite support for 1-3 weeks, aiding in quick decision-making to control health threats. The local authority leads the investigation while collaborating with CDC experts.”

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