Measles for Healthcare Providers

Measles is a Class A reportable disease. If measles is suspected, facilities should implement appropriate infection prevention and control measures and must report any case, suspected case, or positive laboratory result immediately via telephone to the local public health department in which the patient resides.

Our number is +1 419 599 5545.

If it is after hours, please call the Henry County Sherrif number listed on our homepage.

Action Items

  • Healthcare providers should be alert for signs and symptoms of measles, particularly among persons who have not yet received measles vaccination (MMR), including those who may have postponed or missed doses.  
  • Encourage MMR vaccination.  Providers should also consider outreach to patients who are eligible for MMR to encourage routine immunization.   
  • Measles is a Class A reportable disease. If measles is suspected, facilities should implement appropriate infection prevention and control measures and report any case, suspected case, or positive laboratory result immediately via telephone to the local public health department in which the patient resides.   

Measles virus testing is available at the Ohio Department of Health Laboratory (ODHL) for eligible clinical specimens upon approval.   

 

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