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Measles / Lindberg, Claire in MCN, Vol.40 No.5 (Sep-Oct) 2015 ([01/24/2016]) 

Public ISBD No review available on this record. [article]  inMCN > Vol.40 No.5 (Sep-Oct) 2015 [01/24/2016] . - p. 298-305 Title : Measles : Still a significant health threat Material Type: printed text Authors: Lindberg, Claire, Author ; Lanzi, Maria, Author ; Lindberg, Kristen, Author Publication Date: 2016 Article on page: p. 298-305 Languages : English (eng) Keywords: Communicable diseases lmmuniza tion. Measles; Pediatrics, Abstract: Measles(Rubeola), although considered United States, still causes periodic outbreaks. Vaccine re fusal leads to vulnerable pockets of individuals who may become infected once the virus is imported from countries where it is endemic. In turn, these individuals may spread the virus to young infants and to other vulnerable individuals Many healthcare providers are not familiar with this disease or with the factors that contribute to the risk of spread. Measles causes a serious febrle illness that may lead to pneumonia blindness, deafness, neurological disorders, and even death Patients with measles need supportive care and administra tion of oral vitamin A The measles vaccine is highly effective and considered extremely safe, but misinformation about the safety of this and other vaccines has decreased immunization coverage in some areas of the country. Mandatory immuniza- tion laws exist in every state and have been upheld by courts including the United States Supreme Court, but laws and ex emptions vary among states. Nurses can play a strong role in care of patients with measles, case identification, and prevention of transmission. Most importantly, because nurses hold positions of trust in their communities, they should be tireless frontline advocates for immunization, The purpose of this article is to provide information on measles, its transmission, signs and symptoms, treat ment, prevention, and relevant laws and regulations Link for e-copy: ้http://www.lww.com Record link: http://libsearch.siu.ac.th/siu/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=25302 [article] Measles : Still a significant health threat [printed text] / Lindberg, Claire, Author ; Lanzi, Maria, Author ; Lindberg, Kristen, Author . - 2016 . - p. 298-305. Languages : English (eng) inMCN > Vol.40 No.5 (Sep-Oct) 2015 [01/24/2016] . - p. 298-305 Keywords: Communicable diseases lmmuniza tion. Measles; Pediatrics, Abstract: Measles(Rubeola), although considered United States, still causes periodic outbreaks. Vaccine re fusal leads to vulnerable pockets of individuals who may become infected once the virus is imported from countries where it is endemic. In turn, these individuals may spread the virus to young infants and to other vulnerable individuals Many healthcare providers are not familiar with this disease or with the factors that contribute to the risk of spread. Measles causes a serious febrle illness that may lead to pneumonia blindness, deafness, neurological disorders, and even death Patients with measles need supportive care and administra tion of oral vitamin A The measles vaccine is highly effective and considered extremely safe, but misinformation about the safety of this and other vaccines has decreased immunization coverage in some areas of the country. Mandatory immuniza- tion laws exist in every state and have been upheld by courts including the United States Supreme Court, but laws and ex emptions vary among states. Nurses can play a strong role in care of patients with measles, case identification, and prevention of transmission. Most importantly, because nurses hold positions of trust in their communities, they should be tireless frontline advocates for immunization, The purpose of this article is to provide information on measles, its transmission, signs and symptoms, treat ment, prevention, and relevant laws and regulations Link for e-copy: ้http://www.lww.com Record link: http://libsearch.siu.ac.th/siu/opac_css/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=25302