Measles is in this news. With the recent outbreak reported in Florida and new cases in Michigan, Orthodontic Products podcast host Alison Werner spoke to infection prevention expert Jackie Dorst, RDH, BS, about what you need to know to keep the staff and patients safe. 

In this episode, Jackie provides: 

• a backgrounder on measles,
• a list of symptoms, including the one orthodontic staff are uniquely positioned to spot, 
• a breakdown of who is at risk,
• a reminder of the steps you can take to protect staff and patients from airborne diseases, 
• guidance on what to do if you have an exposure in your office, and 
• information on where to learn more. 

Resources mentioned in this episode: 

• CDC Measles Main Page: https://www.cdc.gov/measles/index.html
• CDC Measles Healthcare Providers page: https://www.cdc.gov/measles/hcp/index.html
• CDC COCA Call - We Must Maintain Measles Elimination in the United States: Measles Clinical Presentation, Diagnosis, and Prevention: https://emergency.cdc.gov/coca/calls/2023/callinfo_081723.asp
• CDC COCA Call PowerPoint Slide Presentation: https://emergency.cdc.gov/coca/ppt/2023/081723_slides.pdf