Be Ready to Discuss Measles and Promote Immunization
March 2024
An uptick in recent cases will highlight the need for identifying measles AND preventing future cases with vaccinations.
A common scenario is when an unprotected traveller picks up measles while abroad...then spreads it to nonimmune people back home.
Be alert for symptoms, such as fever, the “three Cs”...cough, coryza (runny nose), and conjunctivitis...and a rash starting on the face.
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