PHO Webinar: Measles Update for Clinicians and Public Health

In Ontario, measles has been rare, owing to the successful elimination of measles in Canada due to high immunization coverage. Increased measles activity is occurring globally due to travel and low vaccination rates, including in Ontario, where there have been increased reports of infectious travel-associated measles cases in 2024. This session will provide an update on measles in Ontario including an overview of updated resources and guidance and common questions from the field. This will include the following topics: immunization recommendations, contact management and considerations for post exposure prophylaxis, updated IPAC recommendations for HCWs providing care for patients with suspect or confirmed measles and laboratory testing and interpretation.
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
• Describe the epidemiology of measles in Ontario and globally
• Discuss case and contact management for measles, including post-exposure prophylaxis
• Identify IPAC recommendations, including PPE, for HCWs providing care for patients with suspect or confirmed measles
• Understand measles diagnostic testing and interpretation of results
• Locate available key resources and guidance
Presenter(s): Sarah Wilson, Maureen Cividino, Maan Hasso
The presentation can be found here: www.publicheal...