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Nichkamol Lertamornkitti1, Philip N Britton2
1Department of Infectious Diseases & Microbiology, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia; Department of Paediatrics, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.
Abstract:
Measles is an important vaccine-preventable disease that has re-emerged in recent years. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, interruptions to routine immunisation programs and declining vaccine coverage have altered the incidence and patterns of respiratory virus infections. Global outbreaks have intensified, and vaccine hesitancy is recognised as major health threat. Revisiting the clinical presentation of measles is crucial for early diagnosis and to reduce transmission of this highly contagious infection. As serious respiratory and neurological complications can follow natural infection and no specific antiviral therapy is available, vaccination remains the most effective strategy for prevention and control.
Insights
Measles outbreaks are increasing globally due to declining vaccination rates and vaccine hesitancy. Early diagnosis and vaccination are crucial for controlling this contagious disease and preventing serious complications.
Area of Science:
- * Public Health
- * Infectious Diseases
- * Immunology
Background:
- * Measles, a vaccine-preventable illness, has seen a resurgence globally.
- * The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted routine immunisation, leading to decreased vaccine coverage and altered patterns of respiratory virus infections.
- * Rising vaccine hesitancy poses a significant public health challenge, contributing to intensified measles outbreaks.
Purpose of the Study:
- * To emphasize the importance of understanding measles clinical presentation for timely diagnosis.
- * To highlight the critical need for reducing measles transmission.
- * To underscore vaccination as the primary prevention strategy.
Main Methods:
- * Review of current epidemiological data on measles incidence and outbreaks.
- * Analysis of factors contributing to vaccine hesitancy and declining immunisation rates.
- * Examination of the clinical manifestations and potential complications of measles infection.
Main Results:
- * Measles outbreaks have intensified globally, linked to pandemic-related immunisation disruptions.
- * Vaccine hesitancy is a major factor exacerbating the re-emergence of measles.
- * Early recognition of measles symptoms is vital for effective containment.
Conclusions:
- * Vaccination remains the most effective method for measles prevention and control.
- * Addressing vaccine hesitancy is essential to restore and maintain high immunisation coverage.
- * Prompt diagnosis and isolation are key to limiting the spread of this highly contagious disease.
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