What’s Old Is New Again: Measles

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• Caitlin Naureckas Li; Sheldon Kaplan; Kathryn Edwards; Gary Marshall; Sarah Parker; C. Mary Healy
PMID: 40211105DOI: https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2025-071332

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This article explains the resurgence of measles in the U.S. due to lower vaccination rates and vaccine hesitancy. It describes how many doctors are unfamiliar with measles because it was declared non-endemic in 2000. The article highlights the importance of recognizing symptoms, managing cases, and preventing outbreaks through vaccination and contact tracing. It also emphasizes that healthcare providers should educate parents about vaccines' benefits to protect children from this highly contagious disease, which can lead to serious complications like lung infections and nervous system issues if not controlled properly.

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Focus Area: Infectious Disease

Audiences: EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Measles; Pediatrics; Vaccination; Measles-Mumps-Rubella Vaccine; Infectious Disease Transmission, Vertical

Institutions: Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago; Baylor College of Medicine; Vanderbilt University; Norton Children's Hospital; University of Louisville; Children's Hospital Colorado

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