This document discusses measles, mumps, and rubella. Measles causes a rash and is spread through respiratory droplets. It can lead to complications like pneumonia or encephalitis. Mumps causes swelling of the salivary glands and is common in children ages 2-12. It spreads through respiratory droplets. Rubella, also called German measles, causes a rash and inflammation and is spread through the air or close contact. All three diseases can be prevented through routine immunization with the MMR vaccine.

1. Measles, Mumps and RubellaMay 25, 2011Lauren Gentner

2. MeaslesRubellaMumps

3. Measles

4. MeaslesWhat is it?Rash caused by a virusCausesA viral infection spread through contact of droplets from the nose, eye, mouth and throatIncidenceThose who have had vaccinations or have previously contracted the measles are now immune to re-infection

5. Measles (cont.)SymptomsBloodshot eyesCoughFeverSensitivity to lightMuscle PainRash (itchy, red areas that spread together)Redness and/or irritation of the eyesRunny noseSore throatWhite spots in the mouth (Koplik’s spots)

6. Measles (cont.)Risk FactorParents avoid vaccinations because of myths that the vaccine can cause autismTestSerology for measlesTreatmentNo specific treatmentAcetaminophenBed restHumid air

7. Measles (cont.)PreventionRoutine immunizationTaking serum immune globulin 6 days after exposure could reduce or prevent the effects of the virusComplicationsBronchitisEncephalitisEar infectionPneumonia

8. Mumps

9. MumpsWhat is it?Painful swelling of the salivary glandsCausesMumps is a virus spread from person-to-person through respiratory droplets (i.e. sneezing)IncidenceMost common in 2-12 year oldsContracting after exposure to the virus usually takes 12-24 days

10. Mumps (cont.)SymptomsPain in the faceFeverHeadacheSore throatSwelling of the salivary glandsSwelling of the jawSpecific to men:Testicle pain or lumpSwelling of the scrotum

11. Mumps (cont.)Risk FactorParents avoid vaccinations because of myths that the vaccine can cause autismTestPhysically examining the salivary glands for swelling (not test)TreatmentNo specific treatmentIce or heat packs and acetaminophen for pain

12. Mumps (cont.)PreventionMMR immunization between the age of:12-15 monthsAgain between 4-6 yearsAgain between 11-12 years

13. Rubella

14. RubellaWhat is it?Also known as German measles or three-day measlesCausesRubella is a virus spread from person-to-person through air or close contactIncidenceThe virus is spread from 1 week before the rash begins, to 1-2 weeks after the rash is gone

15. Rubella (cont.)SymptomsInflammation or bloodshot eyesMuscle or joint painBruising is a rare symptomFever (adults)Headache (adults)Runny nose (adults)

16. Rubella (cont.)Risk FactorParents avoid vaccinations because of myths that the vaccine can cause autismMMR vaccine wears off in adultsTestNasal or throat swab sent for a cultureTreatmentNo specific treatmentAcetaminophen for fever

17. Rubella (cont.)PreventionMMR immunization between the age of:12-15 monthsAgain between 4-6 years

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