Measles Outbreak Update: “It’s Heartbreaking”

l Measles Outbreak Update: “It’s Heartbreaking” FACULTY: Jason Bowling, MD is an Assistant Professor of Infectious Diseases at UT Health San Antonio.   OVERVIEW: Join host Holly Wayment as she delves into the pressing issue of measles in Texas with Dr. Jason Bowling, a leading expert in infectious diseases. Dr. Bowling discusses where we are right now with measles, a disease that was previously declared eradicated due to vaccination, the impact on the community, and the critical role of vaccination in preventing further spread.   Learn measles symptoms can mimic other viral infections, and the steps pediatricians can take to accurately diagnose and manage suspected cases. Dr. Bowling also shares insights on the importance of maintaining high vaccination rates to create a "firewall", highlighting the challenges of vaccination hesitancy and the measures needed to counter it.   This episode is an essential listen for busy pediatric practitioners in Texas, around the globe, and elsewhere in the US as they navigate the complexities of a measles resurgence. This episode includes advice about measles testing and isolation protocol.   OVERALL LEARNING OBJECTIVE: Increased awareness and education for pediatric providers DISCLOSURE TO LEARNERS: Jason Bowling, MD has no financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. The Pediatric Grand Rounds Planning Committee (Deepak Kamat, MD, PhD, Steven Seidner, MD, Daniel Ranch, MD and Elizabeth Hanson, MD) has no financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.   The UT Health Science Center San Antonio and Deepak Kamat, MD course director and content reviewer for the activity, have reviewed all financial disclosure information for all speakers, facilitators, and planning committee members; and determined and resolved all conflicts of interests. CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION STATEMENTS: The UT Health Science Center San Antonio is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The UT Health Science Center San Antonio designates this live activity up to a maximum of 0.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE: Healthcare professionals will receive a certificate of attendance and are asked to consult with their licensing board for information on applicability and acceptance. Credit may be obtained upon successful completion of the activity’s evaluation. RELEASE DATE: 5/19/2025 EXPIRATION DATE: 8/31/2027