A GP in London sees a family returning from visiting relatives in Pakistan. The 3-year-old child has a high fever and maculopapular rash starting behi...

Question

A GP in London sees a family returning from visiting relatives in Pakistan. The 3-year-old child has a high fever and maculopapular rash starting behind the ears and spreading to the trunk. He has conjunctivitis, coryza, and Koplik spots on the buccal mucosa. He was not vaccinated against MMR. What is the most important public health action?

Accepted Answer

Notify the case urgently to the local Health Protection Team, isolate the child, and offer post-exposure MMR to close contacts

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Prescribe oral antibiotics and arrange review in 48 hours

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No action required; measles is self-limiting

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Administer vitamin A and discharge with no further action

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Perform a throat swab for influenza

uk-dtmh MCQ (SBA): Measles Public Health Response