Category: Measles

Measles and Vitamin A

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From Your Local Epidemiologist: The WHO recommends vitamin A for people who contract measles because: Studies have shown that: However, only 0.3% of the US population has a vitamin A deficiency. Similar studies from other high-income countries with low levels of vitamin A deficiency suggest that the vitamin doesn’t make that much difference on measles. There is some data to suggest that vitamin A levels may drop during a measles infection, and when administered in cotrolled doses under the supervision of a doctor, it is a low risk intervention. But it’s unclear how much it actually helps. TL;DR: You can Read More …

Measles Update 2025

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Check out this video from CHOP, created in 2022: Measles: Symptoms, Spread, & SSPE CDC.gov Measles Update Updated: March 5, 2025 Texas The Texas Department of State Health Services is reporting an outbreak of measles in the South Plains region of Texas. At this time, 159 cases have been identified since late January. Twenty of the patients have been hospitalized. There has been one fatality in a school-aged child who lived in the outbreak area. The child was not vaccinated. Counties affected: Dallam (4), Dawson (9), Ector (2), Gaines (107), Lubbock (3), Lynn (2), Martin (3), Terry (22), Yoakum (7). Vaccine Read More …

Florida Measles Outbreak

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From Katelyn Jetelina and Kristen Panthagani, MD, PhD (Your Local Epidemiologist) The measles outbreak at a Florida elementary school has grown to 8 cases and counting. We have measles outbreaks all the time (although the rate is increasing due to vaccine hesitancy), but this one came with a new controversy. The Florida State Health Department released a letter with a surprising new recommendation that contradicts standard of practice guidelines for measles outbreaks in two big ways: Isolation. It stated that unvaccinated kids who were exposed to measles could continue to attend school. This is unprecedented. Those with no prior immunity Read More …

The Alarming Resurgence of Measles: What You Need to Know

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From the Medical Society of Delaware: MSD is pleased to announce that the recording of the MSD Hot Topic presentation on the recent increase in measles cases by Dr. Stephen Eppes is now available for viewing on the MSD YouTube Channel. Dr. Eppes specializes in pediatric infectious diseases at Christiana Care Health System. He is active on many Christiana Care committees and serves not only as Director of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, but also as Associate Infection Prevention Officer for Christiana Care. Throughout his career, Dr. Eppes has been recognized for his clinical and teaching skills. Among his many repeat honors, Read More …

DPH Issues Notification About Potential Measles Exposure

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The Delaware Division of Public Health Issues Notification About Potential Measles Exposure DOVER, Del. (Jan. 8, 2024) – The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) is reporting a potential measles exposure in a Delaware health care facility. On January 5, 2024, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health identified a confirmed case of measles in an unvaccinated individual. While infectious, the individual sought care at a healthcare facility in Delaware on December 29, 2023. In response to this exposure, DPH is acting to quickly identify and prevent the spread of disease. Officials are working to identify anyone who may have been Read More …