CHEMED has identified a case of suspected measles in Ocean County New Jersey. An individual who had recently traveled outside the US was seen at CHEMED for symptoms consistent with upper respiratory syndrome associated with a rash. Preliminary testing identified an acute measles infection. However, these results are currently being confirmed by the CDC. The patient is no longer contagious and CHEMED is working closely with the Ocean County Department of Health to identify any possible exposures from this patient and to advise them whether they need to follow up with their primary care providers if they are not adequately vaccinated. Measles also known as rubeola is a viral infectious disease which usually starts with fever, runny nose, cough, red eyes and sore throat.
It is followed by a rash that spreads over the body. Measles is a highly contagious virus which spreads through the air through coughing and sneezing (respiratory droplets). read more at here
This 27 year old individual was vaccinated when he was a child why do they think its measles?
ReplyDeleteMeasles and rubeola are two different illnesses. Which is why the vaccine is called MMR (measles, mumps and rubeola). Nowhere does it say that this individual received their vaccinations. 2 things: 1. herd immunity is what keeps people who are vaccinated safe, which also keeps those in the population who cannot be vaccinated safe. 2. There is question about the effectiveness of vaccines after 10+ years which is why its important to get a follow up for the Dtap booster, which covers you for pertussis (whooping cough), tetanus (lock jaw) and diphtheria.
ReplyDeleteRubeola is the scientific name for Measles. The other one is Rubella, also known as German Measles.
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