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A Measles Outbreak in a Local Children's Hospital in Korea, 2019

Hyejin So1, Kyung Min Kim2, Eun Young Bae2

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Chungnam National University Sejong Hospital, Sejong, Korea.

Journal of Korean Medical Science
|January 17, 2023
PubMed

Insights

A measles outbreak in a Daejeon children's hospital highlighted the critical need for infection control. Prompt vaccination and traveler education are vital to prevent future measles (rubeola) outbreaks.

Area of Science:

  • Epidemiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • A measles outbreak occurred in a children's hospital in Daejeon, South Korea.
  • The outbreak involved 20 confirmed cases between March 28 and April 21, 2019.
  • The index case was an unvaccinated infant with recent travel history.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the measles outbreak in a healthcare setting.
  • To emphasize the importance of infection control measures.
  • To highlight the role of vaccination in preventing measles.

Main Methods:

  • Case identification and confirmation.
  • Contact tracing and active surveillance.
  • Post-exposure prophylaxis administration.

Main Results:

  • Twenty cases of measles were confirmed.
  • The majority of cases (75%) were unvaccinated.
  • Infants (0-11 months) constituted 55% of the cases.
  • Adults represented 25% of the cases.

Conclusions:

  • Prompt implementation of infection control is crucial in hospitals.
  • High vaccination rates are essential for community immunity.
  • Public health education for travelers and multicultural families is vital to prevent disease importation and spread.

Keywords:
Disease OutbreaksHospitals, PediatricMeaslesMeasles-Mumps-Rubella VaccineRepublic of Korea

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