Measles on the Rise: How to Prepare and Respond in Your Clinic
As a health care professional, you play an important role in preventing the spread of measles and helping patients make informed decisions for their families. With ongoing measles outbreaks in the US, there are steps you can take to stay prepared—especially during the upcoming summer travel season. Join CDC experts and the AMA for a timely discussion on current trends in measles epidemiology, clinical recognition, the importance of vaccination, and how to prepare for and respond to measles, so you can keep yourself, your coworkers, and your communities safe.Learning Objectives:1. Describe current trends in measles epidemiology2. Recognize, identify and appropriately test for measles in patients presenting with measles signs and symptoms3. Explain how vaccination protects against measles and prevents transmission4. Learn how to prepare your clinic for a case of measles5. Describe infection prevention strategies for measles in health care settingsPanelists:• Sandra Fryhofer, MD – Moderator, AMA• CAPT Manisha Patel, MD, MS, MBA – Chief Medical Officer, CDC’s NCIRD• Thomas (Dan) Filardo, MD – Medical Officer, CDC’s NCIRD• CAPT David Sugerman, MD, MPH, FACEP – Team Lead, CDC’s NCIRD• Chris Prestel, MD, FAAP – Medical Officer, CDC’s DHQP/NCEZID
