General recommendations for treatment of measles patients at healthcare facilities

24 January 2025

News release

Hanoi, Viet Nam

Measles is highly contagious and one of the most infectious diseases. These recommendations regarding measles patient management and infection prevention and control aim to minimize the risk of measles transmission within healthcare facilities.

By following these steps, you can play an important part in helping reduce risk, reduce spread and keep our community healthier and safer.

Watch the video “General recommendations for treatment of measles patients at healthcare facilities”, made in partnership with The National Hospital of Tropical Diseases – a WHO collaborating centre for Pandemic Preparedness and Response and Clinical Management of Infectious Diseases: