Guidance
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
Published 28 October 2010
Last updated 27 October 2023 + show all updates
Last updated 27 October 2023 + show all updates
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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.