Return of vaccine-preventable diseases has implications for hospital care

With the re-emergence of measles, mumps, diphtheria, and other vaccine-preventable diseases (VPDs), many healthcare providers are encountering these diseases—and their potentially serious and even fatal outcomes—for the first time. A new article presents a review and update for hospital-based providers who may encounter VPDs—particularly the operating room and intensive care unit.
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