HEALTH Yeah! Ep10: Measles

00:00 Opening and Introductions 00:50 What is the current situation with measles on Long Island? 1:30 What are hospitals and outpatient practices doing to address this? 2:20 How contagious are measles and how can we minimize transmission? 3:55 What can be done to protect children under one year of age? 5:03 What about older populations? 6:20 Vaccination and other preventive measures 8:25 Treatment 9:55 Signs and symptoms 11:10 School outbreaks 12:30 What can measles lead to? 12:46 Early vaccination 13:38 Exposure 15:06 Is there a link between the measles vaccine and Autism? 16:00 Are measles deadly? 16:20 Hospitalization rates 17:00 Telemedicine/Telehealth 19:16 Closing Remarks The New York State Department of Health has issued a Health Advisory due to rising measles cases and hospitalizations in parts of the U.S. Measles is a highly contagious virus that spreads easily through coughing and sneezing. The best way to protect yourself and others is by ensuring you are fully vaccinated with two doses of the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine. Stony Brook Medicine experts recently got together to discuss. Experts in the studio: Sharon Nachman, MD Susan Donelan, MD, FSHEA Lori Ellis, MD *DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or emergency services immediately. *Extended Audio Description (AD): https://vimeo.com/1193813905 *Transcript and more information: https://health.stonybrookmedicine.edu/health-yeah-ep10-measles/ *Description of Video Studio: News desk with Stony Brook Medicine logo on the front. Big screen is behind experts with HEALTH Yeah! logo.