Measles in 2024: An Urgent Call to Action

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• David Kimberlin

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This podcast features Dr. David Kimberlin discussing the recent rise in measles cases. It describes how measles is highly contagious and spreads easily, with symptoms like fever, cough, and rash. Vaccination is crucial for preventing outbreaks and protecting communities through herd immunity. The podcast emphasizes the importance of trusting reliable sources for vaccine information and warns against misinformation on social media. It also highlights that increasing vaccination rates can prevent severe health issues caused by measles, such as brain damage or death.

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Focus Area: Infectious Disease

Audiences: Nurses; Physicians; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Communicable Diseases; Disease Outbreaks; Measles; Measles Vaccine; Pediatrics; Public Health Practice; Communicable Diseases, Emerging; Infectious Disease Medicine

Institutions: Alabama Regional Center for Infection Prevention and Control (ARC IPC) at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)

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