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There are a number of possible activities that can make up control measures within jurisdictions to limit the extent of the outbreak, listed below. A useful resource to guide control measures is\u00a0Evidence-Based Strategies for Preventing Opioid Overdose: What\u2019s Working in the United States<\/a>.<\/div>\n
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Conduct enhanced surveillance in affected areas to maintain situational awareness and have insight into how other control measures are impacting the outbreak.<\/div>\n

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Engage in public health messaging around the current outbreak to increase awareness and keep all involved stakeholders informed.<\/div>\n
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Engage in risk mitigation activities as allowed by state and local law. Some examples of risk mitigation activities to consider include:<\/span><\/div>\n
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