Chad Smelser

Chad Smelser

epidemiologist United States

Dr. Chad Smelser is the Deputy State Epidemiologist for the New Mexico Department of Health, where he plays a crucial role in managing public health threats, including investigating outbreaks of infectious diseases like measles. Recently, he was in the news due to his involvement in the response to a measles outbreak that has crossed the border from Texas into New Mexico, where health officials confirmed several cases and urged individuals with symptoms to seek medical care.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
74,199
Power
4,707$
Sentiment
6.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 1 6.00 0.02% +0% 331,002,651 74,199 $21,000,000 4,707$
Totals 1 331,002,651 74,199 $21,000,000 4,707$
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Recent Mentions

United States United States: Dr. Chad Smelser is the deputy state epidemiologist for the Infectious Disease Epidemiology Bureau of the New Mexico Department of Health. 6

CNN: Multistate measles outbreak crosses 450 cases, with possible international spread

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Dr. Chad Smelser is the deputy state epidemiologist who commented on the measles situation in New Mexico. 7

The Guardian: Adult infected with measles dies in New Mexico, health officials say | New Mexico

United States United States: Dr. Chad Smelser, deputy state epidemiologist, emphasized the importance of the measles-mumps-rubella vaccine. 8

Fox News: New Mexico adult infected with measles dies

United States United States: Dr. Chad Smelser, NMDOH Deputy State Epidemiologist, said they are investigating every suspected case. 5

Fox News: New Mexico reports Texas measles outbreak has now crossed it's border