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U.S. Measles Outbreaks in 2012

U.S. Measles Outbreaks in 2012. 44 reported measles cases as of July 14 Most measles cases associated with importation travelers from other countries coming into the U.S. who are infected returning U.S. citizens infected while traveling internationally. International Outbreaks.

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U.S. Measles Outbreaks in 2012

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  1. U.S. Measles Outbreaks in 2012 • 44 reported measles cases as of July 14 • Most measles cases associated with importation • travelers from other countries coming into the U.S. who are infected • returning U.S. citizens infected while traveling internationally

  2. International Outbreaks

  3. Controlling Measles Outbreaks • Healthcare personnel should: • be sure they are immune to measles • continue to encourage high vaccination rates • review patients’ vaccination history, especially anyone planning international travel

  4. Measles Immunization for Infants Traveling Internationally • Infants 6 months through 11 months of age • should receive a single dose of MMR • still need routinely recommended doses at 12 months and 4 to 6 years of age

  5. Controlling Measles Outbreaks • Clinicians should: • be alert and maintain high level of suspicion for measles in patients with febrile rash illness and recent travel outside the United States • immediately report suspected measles cases to local health department • obtain viral specimens for confirmation and genotyping

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