Measles for Health Care Providers

Healthcare providers should consider measles in patients presenting with febrile rash illness and symptoms clinically compatible with measles symptoms, especially if the person recently traveled internationally or was exposed to a person with febrile rash illness.

Healthcare providers should report suspected measles cases to their local health department immediately.

• Local Health Department Contact Info

Resources

NYSDOH Health Advisory Notices

• March 26, 2024 Health Advisory (PDF)
• February 15, 2024 Health Advisory (PDF)

Measles in Your Practice

• CDC: Measles for Health Care Professionals
• Recognizing Measles Fact Sheet (PDF) - a staff reference tool
• Measles Alert Sign (PDF) - adapt with information to advise patients on what to do if they have symptoms or signs of measles.
• Routine MMR Vaccination Recommendations: For Providers | CDC
• CDC: Isolation Recommendations
• Dealing with Vaccine Hesitancy
• CDC Poster for providers/offices to display - Help him fight measles with the most powerful defense. (PDF)

Clinical Features

• CDC video - Measles Clinical Features and Diagnosis (Dr. Manisha Patel)
• CDC PHIL Clinical Images of Measles

Testing for Measles

• Testing Collection, Packaging and Shipping (PDF)
• Infection Disease Requisition Form (PDF)

EMS Providers

• Guidance for Suspected Measles Patients (PDF)
• Policy Statement (PDF)
• Measles EMS Contact Form (PDF)

Resources to Share with Parents

• Measles Fact Sheet (PDF)
• You Can Prevent the Spread of Measles - flyer (PDF)
• CDC Video Get Vaccinated and Prevent Measles
• Vaccine (Shot) for Measles