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Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations for Measles in Healthcare Settings
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Description:Measles is most commonly acquired from persons in the household or community, but spread of measles can also occur in healthcare settings.1 While the most important measure to prevent measles transmission in all settings is ensuring community immunization, core measles prevention in healthcare settings requires a multi-faceted approach including:
• Ensuring HCP have presumptive evidence of immunity to measles (see Recommendations, section 1 below)
• Rapidly identifying and isolating patients with known or suspected measles
• Adhering to Standard and Airborne Precautions for patients with known or suspected measles
• Routinely promoting and facilitating respiratory hygiene and cough etiquette
• Appropriately managing exposed and ill HCP
This interim guidance should be implemented in the context of a comprehensive infection prevention program to prevent transmission of all infectious agents among patients, HCP, and visitors.
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