Measles Outbreak Guide

• 2022

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This guide provides information on how to handle measles outbreaks and describes steps for preparing, detecting, and responding to outbreaks. It includes advice on vaccination strategies, case management, and infection control. It also highlights the importance of communication with communities during an outbreak. The guide emphasizes learning from past outbreaks to improve future responses and strengthen health systems. Additionally, it offers tools for assessing risks and planning recovery after an outbreak has ended.

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Focus Area: Infectious Disease

Audiences: Emergency Managers; Physicians; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stages: Response; Recovery; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Measles; Measles-Mumps-Rubella Vaccine; Infection Control; Risk Assessment; Public Health Surveillance

Institutions: World Health Organization (WHO)

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The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only. It does not substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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