Measles and Rehabilitation Fact Sheet


Publication date 2 October 2024 Category
  • Communicable Diseases
Tags
  • Communicable Diseases
  • Rehabilitation
  • Vaccine
Publishing organisation World Rehabilitation Alliance

The Measles and Rehabilitation Fact Sheet by the World Rehabilitation Alliance highlights the essential role of rehabilitation professionals in managing complications from measles infection, including pneumonia, dysphagia, and encephalitis. It addresses the concerning global rise in measles cases, particularly in areas with low vaccination rates, and emphasizes how rehabilitation interventions can prevent deterioration, support recovery, and reduce long-term functional impairments in patients, especially children.