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Measles: A Global Public Health Emergency!

Diane Fuller Switzer1, Samantha Ewing

  • 1Author Affiliation: Affiliate Faculty in Initiative in Ethics and Transformative Technologies, Seattle University College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Seattle, Washington (Fuller Switzer); and APP Partner, Mt Rainier Emergency Physicians, Puyallup, Washington (Ewing).

Advanced Emergency Nursing Journal
|July 13, 2026
PubMed

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Measles is resurging globally due to declining vaccination rates, posing a public health emergency. This review details measles

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Vaccinology

Background:

  • Measles, a highly contagious vaccine-preventable illness, is reemerging as a global public health emergency.
  • Declining vaccination rates, attributed to vaccine hesitancy and access issues, are driving measles outbreaks.
  • Recent data indicates a significant increase in measles cases in the United States and the Americas Region.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive review of measles, focusing on clinical manifestations, vaccination guidelines, management, and complications.
  • To equip Emergency Nurse Practitioners with essential knowledge for identifying, managing, and controlling measles outbreaks.

Main Methods:

  • This is a review article, synthesizing existing literature and data on measles.
  • Information was gathered from reputable sources including the International Vaccine Access Center (IVAC), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), and Pan American Health Organization (PAHO).

Main Results:

  • The United States has reported a high number of measles cases in early 2026, exceeding 2025 figures.
  • The Pan American Health Organization issued an epidemiological alert for measles in the Americas Region in February 2026.
  • Measles outbreaks are linked to decreased vaccination coverage and clustering of unvaccinated individuals.

Conclusions:

  • Measles poses a significant and growing public health threat requiring urgent attention.
  • Effective identification, management, and control measures are crucial for healthcare professionals, particularly Emergency Nurse Practitioners.
  • Maintaining and improving vaccination rates is essential to control the resurgence of measles.
Keywords:
Koplik spotsimmunizationsmeaslesrubeolavaccine hesitancyviral exanthem

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