title: Practice implications of the increase in measles infections.
abstract: The recent increase in measles and one death clearly shows it is still a serious illness and highlights the importance of high levels of vaccination uptake. This article discusses measles infection and prevention and outlines the implications for nurses.
authors.forename: Terry
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Hainsworth
mesh_terms: D018563:Disease Notification; D004739:England / Q000453:epidemiology; D006801:Humans; D017589:Immunization Programs; D007115:Immunization Schedule; D008457:Measles / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D024802:Nurse's Role; D010290:Parents / Q000193:education / Q000523:psychology; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care; D011159:Population Surveillance; D014611:Vaccination; D014852:Wales / Q000453:epidemiology