Recap
- Measles is also know as Rubeola
- Measles is a Negative Single Stranded RNA Virus
- Measles is HIGHLY CONTAGIOUS. Airborne, touch and droplet precautions are mandatory around someone who is infected.
- Measles is an acute viral infection that can lead to severe and chronic complications
- Itchy Red Rashes are the biggest giveaway.
- Measles is not just a pediatric illness. Everyone that is not vaccinated is at RISK!!!
- MMR vaccine is the most effective way to prevent getting and spreading measles
- There is no cure for measles.
- Measles does not lead to cancer. It is a potential cancer killer !!!