Measles | Fast facts about cases, outbreaks, the MMR vaccine and the virus itself
[Ep60] Listen in on this episode to refresh yourself on some of the general concepts and facts around measles. We'll also include some recent info regarding cases and outbreaks in the United States for 2025.
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) Resources
- General info on measles related to traveling
- The Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases, a.k.a. the Pink Book
- Principles of vaccination
- Measles cases and outbreaks
- Measles symptoms and complications
- MMR vaccination info
- Free public health resources about measles
- Vaccination schedule (Birth-6yrs)
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Host
Jonathan Marsh
Jonathan currently works as a Simulation Coordinator with Mount Carmel Health System. His clinical experience comes from working as a paramedic in the ED and pre-hospital settings. Before getting into healthcare, he graduated from Ohio State University with a degree in Journalism. He can frequently be found creating podcasts, listening to podcasts, talking about podcasts, and helping others create their own podcasts ...
