Despite elimination of measles in the United States, outbreaks associated with imported measles continue to occur. There have been several cases reported, the initiation of a measles outbreak seems to be associated with an imported case occurring in our country. Discuss quarantine and isolation to control measles in a population with low vaccine coverage. Your response must include the following information:
- Is there treatment for measles?
- How is measles spread and passed to others?
- Are quarantine and isolation effective control measures when immunization isn't an option? If so, why? If not, why aren't these effective control measures?
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