Preparing SC Pediatric Offices for Measles

BASIC PROTOCOL FOR PEDIATRIC OFFICES

1. Identify an isolation space for suspected patients

2. Review measles presentation with staff and develop protocol for triage

3. Post regional Epi-on-call phone number for easy access

4. Call regional Epi-on-call while patient is still in the office for testing instructions and information about other possible exposures. (Please call them BEFORE you test to make sure testing is done properly, follow up is arranged, and all goes smoothly!)

· Lowcountry 843-441-1091

· Midlands 888-801-1046

· Pee Dee 843-915-8886

· Upstate 864-372-3133

Additional information about measles is available at the SC DPH Health Advisory

NOTE: If an unvaccinated patient is exposed to measles and receives MMR within 72 hours of exposure, they can avoid weeks of quarantine and school absence!