Pregnant women presenting with a rash illness, or who have been in contact with rash illnesses should be managed as per: .
Included in this guidance is the following (section 3.2.3):
鈥淣eonates born to measles infected mothers Human normal immunoglobulin (HNIG) is recommended for neonates born to mothers who develop a measles rash 6 days before to 6 days after delivery. For neonates and infants exposed to measles, HNIG is recommended for up to and including 8 months of age. The dosage for infants is described in the National measles guidelines.鈥
Measles resources for health care professionals
Measles: guidance, data and analysis
The symptoms, diagnosis, management, surveillance and epidemiology of measles. Contains an excellent slide sets for maternity services and paediatrics - .
Local Health Protection Teams
The local Health Protection Team (details can be found at ) can provide urgent assistance, risk assessment and advice on post exposure prophylaxis.
Information for HCPs
RCPCH measles update webinar
In this , Dr Elizabeth Whittaker, Professor Shamez Ladhani and Nalini Iyanger will provide an essential update on measles in children, ahead of an outbreak.