Is Measles Back?

With pockets of measles outbreaks throughout the country, we discuss the reasons and strategize ways pharmacy can impact vaccination rates in their communities.  The GameChangerMeasles was essentially eliminated from the US in 2000. Now, we are seeing a resurgence of outbreaks that have prompted the CDC to issue warnings and reminders of the importance of proper vaccination.  Geoff Wall, PharmD, BCPS, FCCP, BCGPProfessor of Pharmacy Practice, Drake UniversityInternal Medicine/Critical Care, UnityPoint HealthElizabeth Skoy, PharmDProfessorNorth Dakota State UniversityLacy Epperson, PharmD Clinical Pharmacist Mitchell’s Drug Store Referencehttps://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2024/01/26/cdc-issues-alert-measles-global/72365871007/ Pharmacist Members, REDEEM YOUR CPE HERE! Not a member? Get a Pharmacist Membership & earn CE for GameChangers Podcast episodes! (30 mins/episode)CPE Information Learning ObjectivesUpon successful completion of this knowledge-based activity, participants should be able to:1. Describe the CDC warning about the increased incidence of measles 2. Discuss ways pharmacy can have an impact on increasing vaccination rates and decreasing measles outbreaks 0.05 CEU/0.5 HrUAN: 0107-0000-24-057-H01-P Initial release date: 2/19/2024Expiration date: 2/19/2025Additional CPE details can be found here.Follow CEimpact on Social Media:LinkedInInstagram