PPT-Measles Health Alert

2 0 24 Measles cases have recently reported in multiple states and a measles outbreak is currently occurring in Illinois Measles is highly contagious. 11. th. Annual Meeting . The Measles Initiative . Washington, DC. 18-19. th. September, 2012. 2. “Immunization of children against measles is probably . the single most important (. and cost - effective) preventive measure in emergency . the Community . for Outbreak Response. Lilian Peake, M.D., M.P.H.. District Health Director . Thomas Jefferson Health District. Virginia Department of Health . Health . Department’s Role . in . an Outbreak. assessment. Dr. Satish Gupta. Measles Rubella Initiative Meeting. 18-19 September 2012. Washington DC. The India Measles SIA . India Technical advisory group on immunizations endorses the following. Delivery of second dose of measles vaccine should be via SIA in states with MCV1 coverage <80% . How do you catch measles?. What is the incubation period for measles?. Can animals catch measles?. How can measles be prevented?. Infectious viral illness. Airborne/Droplet. 10 days. No. Vaccination (MMR vaccine). Dr. Kimberly M. Thompson. Kid Risk, Inc., www.kidrisk.org. Topics. Context. I. ntegrated dynamic disease and economic . modeling. Discussion. http://www.wpro.who.int/vietnam/topics/immunization/measles_rubella/measles_rubella_big.png?ua=1. Dr. Kimberly M. Thompson. Kid Risk, Inc., www.kidrisk.org. Topics. Context. I. ntegrated dynamic disease and economic . modeling. Discussion. http://www.wpro.who.int/vietnam/topics/immunization/measles_rubella/measles_rubella_big.png?ua=1. March 20, 2019. Office of the Provincial Health Officer &. Ministry of Health. 1. Measles. Measles is a highly contagious viral infectious disease that spreads through the air by coughing and sneezing, as well as respiratory secretions. . Saki Takahashi. Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. Princeton University. 20 April 2017. Measles control is one of the most cost-effective public health interventions. Substantial . gains made . *Data as of February 20 of 2020. Rate is estimated by million population.. Distribution of . confirmed measles cases and regional incidence rate. . in the post-elimination era, 2003-2019*. Region of The Americas verified as free of measles. for Parents, Families, and the Community MEASLES SYMPTOMS Measles disease starts with a high fever followed by the “3 C’s” that include cough, runny nose (coryza), and/or gins 2 - 4 days a&#x easily through the air, or through contact with uids in the nose or throat. The viruses can pass from person to person by coughing, sneezing, or sharing food or drinks. Children may become inf facility considers it cost effective. For who have 2 documented doses of measlesand mumpscontaining vaccine and 1 documented dose of rubellacontaining vaccine or other acceptable evidence of measles, date of rash onset, Mexico, 2020*. Source: Pan American Health Organization / World Health Organization. Epidemiological Update: Measles. 17 April 2020, Washington, D.C.: PAHO/WHO; 2020.. *February 1 to April 7 2020 . Statewide Public Health Meeting. Rachael Hahn, MPH, CPH. Chief, Communicable Disease Control and Prevention. April 26, 2019 . https://. www.today.com/video/measles-outbreak-spurs-quarantines-for-more-than-1-000-at-california-universities-1508907075900.