Measles-containing vaccines are approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and indicated for the routine immunization of children and adolescents. These vaccines are also recommended for adults born after 1970 who have not been immunized. Adults born before 1970 are generally considered to have acquired natural immunity to measles. However, susceptible patients, such as healthcare workers, military personnel, and travelers outside North America, should receive the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine to safeguard against potential infection.The MMR vaccine is a live attenuated combination vaccine formulated with live attenuated viruses, making it a harmless, less-virulent version of the infectious agents it targets. This vaccine is designed to prevent infectious diseases such as measles, mumps, and rubella by strengthening the immune system. Due to its live attenuated nature, the MMR vaccine demonstrates high efficacy but necessitates multiple doses for complete immunity to be attained. Furthermore, this vaccine is recommended for specific patient populations as post-exposure prophylaxis. This activity provides an overview of the MMR vaccine’s indications, mechanism of action, administration, and notable adverse reactions for the interprofessional healthcare team members for safely administering the vaccine to patients, depending on various patient populations and clinical settings. This activity aims to provide healthcare professionals with the essential knowledge of vaccine administration, thereby enhancing patient outcomes by promoting acceptance of the MMR vaccine and preventing associated infections.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/25212
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.5 hours
Nursing: 1.5 hours
Pharmacy: 1.5 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABP - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: All Practice Areas (e.g. ethics), General Pediatrics, General Surgery