An Outbreak of Measles in an Undervaccinated Community
- 1 July 2014
- journal article
- Published by American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) in Pediatrics
- Vol. 134 (1), e220-e228
- https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2013-4260
Abstract
Measles is readily spread to susceptible individuals, but is no longer endemic in the United States. In March 2011, measles was confirmed in a Minnesota child without travel abroad. This was the first identified case-patient of an outbreak. An investigation was initiated to determine the source, prevent transmission, and examine measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine coverage in the affected community. Investigation and response included case-patient follow-up, post-exposure prophylaxis, voluntary isolation and quarantine, and early MMR vaccine for non-immune shelter residents >6 months and 2 for linear trend 553.79; P < .001). This was the largest measles outbreak in Minnesota in 20 years, and aggressive response likely prevented additional transmission. Measles outbreaks can occur if undervaccinated subpopulations exist. Misunderstandings about vaccine safety must be effectively addressed.This publication has 19 references indexed in Scilit:
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