Report of Suspect Measles Cases

In particular, infants and those who have not received measles immunization are at high risk of measles exposure. Because the virus is highly contagious, it is imperative that a local health department keeps track of suspect cases. The Report of Suspect Measles Cases app is an essential reporting tool for each suspect case of the measles virus and can be submitted directly to the local health department. The app contains helpful identifying information about the illness. With the form, an app user will indicate present symptoms such as a rash, runny nose, high fever, red eyes, and/or a cough that may accompany the rash. The app user can expand in the comments section for any symptoms of measles identified indicating the onset of the rash and fever, and should also note the immunization status of the patient and any potential exposure to a known case of the virus. This reporting form app is an essential tool for any local health department to minimize exposure and prevent the outbreak of the measles virus.