Get Latest Update on Measles on CME Webcast. This presentation will review the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, management, and prevention of measles virus infection. Common questions encountered in the outpatient clinic will also be discussed.
For this special program, we’ve brought in a Pediatric Infectious Disease & Epidemiology expert Dr. Matthew Washam. Dr Washam is the Medical Director of Infection Prevention and Control at Nationwide Children’s Hospital and has presented and published nationwide about the 2022 Columbus Measles outbreak.
What you’ll learn in this webcast
As a result of this educational activity, webcast participants will be able to:
- Identify the clinical features and complications of measles, such as prodromal symptoms and the characteristic rash phase
- Describe the diagnostic methods, current management strategies, and preventive measures to control outbreaks
You’ll also learn about the following:
- Vaccine Efficacy
- Early Vaccination
You can find this and many other MedNet21 programs on the OSU – CCME website.
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