Speaker: Neil M. Ampel, MD
Description: Measles is back—and its resurgence in the United States is raising urgent clinical and public health concerns. Once declared eliminated, this highly contagious virus is reappearing in communities with declining vaccination rates and increasing global travel. Join us for an evidence-based review of measles epidemiology, clinical recognition, management strategies, and prevention efforts essential for today’s healthcare professionals.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the current epidemiology and drivers of measles resurgence in the United States.
- Recognize the clinical presentation and appropriate diagnostic evaluation of measles infection.
- Implement evidence-based management and prevention strategies, including vaccination and public health response measures.
Continuing Medical Education
Accreditation Statement
The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Relevant Financial Relationships Statement(s):
University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson Office of Continuing Medical Education adheres to the ACCME's Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CME activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers or others are required to disclose all financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). The CME office reviewers have nothing to disclose. All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.
