"Training a New Generation of Doctors to Identify Measles Amid Rising Cases"
As measles cases resurge in the US, emergency room doctors are being trained to recognize the disease, which many have never encountered due to its previous eradication. The highly contagious virus can lead to serious health complications, especially in young children. Vaccination rates have lagged, contributing to outbreaks in unvaccinated or under-vaccinated communities. Hospitals are developing response plans and educating healthcare workers to ensure preparedness in case of encountering measles patients.