Measles
The Nebraska Infection Control Assessment and Promotion Program (ICAP) team is committed to supporting many different healthcare providers in their infection control needs.
The following resources have been collected to help support healthcare facilities in providing the most up to date and accurate information regarding Measles.
If your facility has questions relating to a current outbreak, please call our team at (402)552-2881 to be connected with an experienced Infection Preventionist.
Clinic Guidance for Suspected Measles Cases
ICAP Measles Resource for Clinics
Measles Screening Sign for Entrances – EnglishMeasles Screening Sign for Entrances – Karen
Measles Screening Sign for Entrances – Arabic
Measles Screening Sign for Entrances – SpanishMeasles Screening Sign for Entrances – French
External Measles Resources
CDC
- HAN: Increase in Global and Domestic Measles Cases and Outbreaks: Ensure Children in the United States and Those Traveling Internationally 6 Months and Older are Current on MMR Vaccination
- Measles Cases and Outbreaks
- COCA Now: Stay Alert for Measles Cases
- Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Measles in Healthcare Settings
- Clinical Overview of Measles
- Measles Cases and Outbreaks: Data Research | Measles (Rubeola) | CDC
Vaccination Information
FDA
Nebraska Resources
- Measles Slide Deck from Alison Keyser-Metobo with NE DHHS and Recorded Presentation
- Nebraska Reportable Diseases Title 173 Regulations (mandatory reporting)
- Vaccine Information for Healthcare Providers
- Measles, Mumps, Rubella Test Directory
Resources for Schools
NETEC
UNMC Global Center for Health Security
- Measles and Misinformation Are Two Huge Public-Health Threats | The Transmission | University of Nebraska Medical Center (unmc.edu)
- Alarming 30-fold rise in measles in Europe – WHO | The Transmission | University of Nebraska Medical Center (unmc.edu)
- Measles Cases On The Rise In England As Vaccination Rates Fall | The Transmission | University of Nebraska Medical Center (unmc.edu)
National Foundation for Infectious Diseases
American Academy of Pediatrics
Resource Glossary:
- APIC: Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology
- CDC: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- FDA: Food and Drug Administration
- NE DHHS: Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
- NETEC: National Emerging Special Pathogens Training and Education Center
- NDE: Nebraska Department of Education
- UNMC: University of Nebraska Medical Center
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