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Measles in 2025: Prevention, Treatment and the Power of Public Health


Total Credits: 1 including 1 AOA Category 1-A Credit(s)

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State Associations:
VOMA - Virginia
Faculty:
Emily Godbout, DO
Duration:
12/30/1899 12:59:16 AM
Expiration:
Never Expires.


Description

Following the completion of this lecture, the participant will be able to:

  • Describe the current epidemiology of measles in the United States and globally, including recent outbreak trends and contributing factors such as vaccine coverage and travel.
  • Explain the modes of measles transmission and the implications for infection control within healthcare and community settings.
  • Identify the clinical presentation and diagnostic criteria for measles, including key features that differentiate it from other febrile rash illnesses.
  • Outline evidence-based treatment strategies for managing measles and its complications in pediatric and adult populations.
  • Discuss effective prevention measures, including vaccination strategies, post-exposure prophylaxis, and approaches to addressing vaccine hesitancy in clinical practice.

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Emily Godbout, DO Related Seminars and Products


Dr. Emily Godbout completed her osteopathic medical degree at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and then went on to complete a Pediatrics residency at VCU in Richmond, VA. Following her pediatrics residency, she completed an infectious disease residency, also at VCU in Richmond, VA. Dr. Godbout currently practices as a Pediatric Infectious Disease Physician at Children’s Hospital of Richmond in Richmond, VA. Disclosures: None


Accreditation Information

The Virginia Osteopathic Medical Association (VOMA) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. VOMA designates this program for a maximum of 1 AOA Category 1A CME credits and will report CME credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation.

​Grievances regarding program administration and reporting of AOA CME credits will be handled on an individual basis Initially, all grievances should be directed to VOMA Executive Director. Participants with grievances that cannot be resolved will be sent to the AOA Council on CME , 142 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL 60611.

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