National measles guidelines
How to manage cases of suspected measles: what patient details to take, who to notify and assessing risk of disease spreading in close contacts.
Applies to England
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This guidance for health professionals covers:
- how to decide if a suspected case of measles is ‘likely’ or ‘unlikely’
- case management – what lab tests should be done and the importance of oral fluid testing on all suspected cases
- measles control – identifying vulnerable contacts and assessing their need for post-exposure prophylaxis
Last updated
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Added factsheet and updated letter.
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Updated guidance see page 3 for change history.
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Updated guidance, including additional section on defining the time window for receiving post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP).
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Updated guidance.
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Added latest version of guidelines.
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Updated to reflect revised clinical advice.
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First published.
Update history
2024-07-25 09:23
Guidance updated – see page 3 for change history.
2024-06-14 09:30
Added the translated easy read warn and inform letters.
2024-05-10 10:35
Added measles easy ready factsheet.
2024-04-11 16:12
Updated National measles guidelines – see page 3 for change history.
2024-03-20 14:18
Added the easy read warn and inform letter.
2024-03-08 16:12
Added translations of the warn and inform letters and factsheets.
2024-02-28 12:30
Clarification of responsibilities for risk assessment in healthcare settings page 37.Further product information added on immunoglobulin product, Cuvitru, page 35.
2024-02-16 15:11
Added factsheet and updated letter.
2024-02-01 14:11
Updated guidance see page 3 for change history.
2024-01-17 11:33
Updated guidance, including additional section on defining the time window for receiving post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP).
2023-10-27 11:12
Updated guidance.