Measles Immunization

Hours: 0.50
# Course Code: REL-ACU-0-MI

The measles virus is one of the most highly infectious human pathogens known. When susceptible persons are exposed, up to 90% will develop the disease (CDC, 2019). Although there is a vaccine that drastically reduced the spread of measles across the globe, there was a recent spike in cases in 2019 due to a decline in vaccination rates.

Course Description

The measles virus is one of the most highly infectious human pathogens known. When susceptible persons are exposed, up to 90% will develop the disease (CDC, 2019). Although there is a vaccine that drastically reduced the spread of measles across the globe, there was a recent spike in cases in 2019 due to a decline in vaccination rates.

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Course Details

Course Code: REL-ACU-0-MI

Hours: 0.5

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 8/31/2024

Learning Objectives:
Recognize the clinical features of measles and current prevention options used to reduce/prevent its spread.
Identify what contributes to concerns regarding the safety of the MMR vaccine in children and how to address these concerns.

Outline:
Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Measles

Definition and Epidemiology

Transmission and Clinical Course

Measles: Prevention - The Vaccine

Post-Exposure Prophylaxis

Section 3: Vaccination Concerns

Measles Eradication in the U.S.

MMR Vaccine Refusal/Mistrust

Additional Vaccine Concerns

Section 4: Clinical Vignette

Section 5: Conclusion

Course Summary

Course Contributors

Resources

References

Instructor: Robert Smith, PharmD

Robert graduated from The University of Texas College of Pharmacy in 2014 and has worked with both pediatric and adult populations in outpatient and inpatient settings. He currently works as a clinical support pharmacist at a federally qualified health care center in Houston Texas focusing on chronic disease state management and HIV and Hepatitis C care. Disclosure: Robert Smith, PharmD has declared that no conflict of interest, Relevant Financial Relationship or Relevant Non-Financial Relationship exists.

Staff Writer: Kimberly Workman, MA

Ms. Workman is an Instructional Designer at Relias. She has a Master of Arts in Technology and Communication, as well as graduate certificates in Public Health, Epidemiology, and Digital Communications. Ms. Workman has a background in writing and designing online continuing medical education for physicians and other health professionals on multiple educational platforms, including web-based, game-based, and immersive learning environments. She has also used simulation training extensively to connect learning to real-world environments. Disclosure: Kimberly Workman, MA discloses the following potential conflict of interests/commercial interests: Relevant Financial Relationship with Relias LLC as a Salaried Employee Relevant Non-Financial Relationship with No Entities Exists as a Contributor

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Nurses; Physicians; in the following settings: Acute Care Facility.

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