Clinical Guidance on Measles | Free Clinical Guidance

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Understand the basics of measles virus and identify infection through its highly contagious nature and hallmark symptoms.
Recognize the characteristic measles rash, which begins on the face and spreads downward, as a key diagnostic feature.
Review treatment options and consider supplementation for those diagnosed with measles to reduce morbidity and mortality.
Identify immunocompromised individuals, pregnant women, and young children as high-risk groups for severe measles complications.
Increase community awareness and address vaccine hesitancy to improve measles vaccine uptake and prevent future outbreaks.