Measles: A Renewed Threat
Target Audience: Pharmacist, Pharmacy Tech
Course Overview
Measles is one of the most contagious viral infections. It is spread via airborne droplets or by direct inoculation into the nose, mouth, or eyes after touching an infected surface. Measles was declared eliminated in the United States in 2000 due to a very high vaccination rate with the safe and effective measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a nationwide alert in April 2024. Measles activity in the US and globally is increasing, while MMR vaccination rates have decreased. The drop was due in part to the healthcare focus on the COVID-19 pandemic and rising vaccine hesitancy. As of July 2026, 2,231 confirmed measles cases had been reported in the United States. This places the public at high risk for a measles outbreak. Pharmacy teams are well-positioned to educate the public regarding prevention strategies, address vaccine hesitancy, and provide vaccination recommendations.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this educational activity, participants should be able to:
- Describe the seriousness of measles
- Explain why measles activity is increasing
- Prepare strategies to protect the public from measles
Faculty
- Introduction
- What is Measles?
- Complications of Measles
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Alert
- Measles Prevention
- Safety
- Case Reports
- Case Report #1
- Case Report #2
- Management of Measles
- Barriers to Measles Vaccination
- Tips for Navigating Hesitancy
- What's Next?
- Summary
From July 16, 2026 through June 18, 2027, participants must:
- Read the "learning objectives" and "author and planning team disclosures"
- Study the section entitled "educational activity"
- Complete the Course Test and Evaluation form. The Course Test will be graded automatically. Following successful completion of the Course Test with a score of 70% or higher, a statement of participation will be made available immediately. (No partial credit will be given.)
Credit for this course will be automatically uploaded to CPE Monitor®.
Faculty Planner Disclosure
The following individuals were involved in planning, developing, and/or authoring this activity: Pamela Sardo, PharmD, BS. None of the individuals involved in developing this activity has a conflict of interest or financial relationships related to the subject matter. There are no financial relationships or commercial or financial support relevant to this activity to report or disclose by RxCe.com or any of the individuals involved in the development of this activity.
Unlabeled Use Disclosure
The information provided in this course is general in nature, and it is designed solely to provide participants with continuing education credit(s). This course and materials are not meant to substitute for the independent, professional judgment of any participant regarding that participant's professional practice, including but not limited to patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and/or health management. Medical and pharmacy practices, rules, and laws vary from state to state, and this course does not cover the laws of each state; therefore, participants must consult the laws of their state as they relate to their professional practice. Healthcare professionals must consult their employer, healthcare facility, hospital, or other organization for guidelines, protocols, and procedures to follow. The information provided in this course does not replace those guidelines, protocols, and procedures, but is for academic purposes only, and this course's limited purpose is for the completion of continuing education credits. Participants are advised and acknowledge that information related to medications, their administration, dosing, contraindications, adverse reactions, interactions, warnings, precautions, or accepted uses is constantly changing. Any person taking this course understands that such a person must make an independent review of medication information before any patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment and/or health management. Any discussion of off-label use of any medication, device, or procedure is informational only, and such uses are not endorsed hereby. Nothing contained in this course represents the opinions, views, judgments, or conclusions of RxCe.com LLC. RxCe.com LLC is not liable or responsible to any person for any inaccuracy, error, or omission with respect to this course or course material.
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