Measles in a Time of Uncertainty: What to Tell Your Patients
Thursday, March 27, 2025 from 7:00 – 8:00 pm EDT
Measles is surging—are you ready to diagnose, manage, and protect your patients? The US eliminated measles—or so we thought. But now, outbreaks are back, fueled by declining vaccination rates, misinformation, and increased travel. Do you know the latest epidemiology, clinical warning signs, and how to stop the spread?
Key Takeaways:
- How to recognize early measles cases—even in a low-prevalence setting
- Why measles isn’t just a childhood disease & which adults are at risk
- How to navigate vaccine hesitancy and refusal with science-backed strategies
- What’s next: If measles is resurging, what other vaccine-preventable diseases are at risk?
Can’t make it to the event? Register now to receive the recording afterward.
SPEAKERS
Paul A. Offit, MD, is the director of the Vaccine Education Center at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia as well as the Maurice R. Hilleman Chair of Vaccinology and a professor of pediatrics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.
Margot L. Savoy, MD, MPH, FAAFP, is Senior VP for Education, Inclusiveness, and Physician Well-Being at the AAFP. She leads initiatives in medical education, physician well-being, diversity, equity, and inclusion, including the Physicians Health First program to combat burnout.
MODERATOR Neha Pathak, MD, FACP, DipABLM, chief physician editor at WebMD, is board-certified in internal and lifestyle medicine, contributing extensively to physician education and well-being initiatives.