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At Innovative Renal Care (IRC), the health and safety of our patients, staff, and broader communities is our top priority. With a recent increase in measles cases across the United States, it is crucial that we stay informed and vigilant.<\/p>\n

As of May 29, 2025, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported more than 1,088 confirmed measles cases have been reported in 33 states. Most of the cases involve individuals who are unvaccinated or have an unknown vaccination status. These numbers remind us how quickly measles can spread and the importance of prevention and preparedness, especially in dialysis settings where patients may be at higher risk.<\/p>\n

Why Measles Matters to Dialysis Patients<\/h2>\n

Measles is a highly contagious viral illness that spreads through the air when an infected person breathes, coughs, or sneezes. Patients undergoing dialysis may have weakened immune systems, making them more susceptible to infections like measles and more likely to suffer severe complications. Close, repeated contact in dialysis centers also increases the potential for outbreaks.<\/p>\n

The Innovative Renal Care team emphasizes the importance of early identification, isolation protocols, and staff preparedness to protect our patients.<\/p>\n

Prevention Through Vaccination<\/h3>\n

Vaccination remains the most effective defense against measles. The MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine is safe, effective, and recommended by the CDC.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re unsure about your immunization status, talk with your healthcare provider about your options. Prevention starts with being informed and taking proactive steps.<\/p>\n

For more information, please review the Measles FAQ for Patients<\/a> or speak with your care team.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":3761,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"content-type":"","inline_featured_image":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[76],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3757","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"yoast_head":"\nMeasles on the Rise: What It Means for Dialysis Patients and Care Teams - Innovative Renal Care<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Review measles prevention steps including early detection, isolation protocols, and staff training to protect dialysis patients.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/innovativerenal.com\/patient\/measles-on-the-rise\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Measles on the Rise: What It Means for Dialysis Patients and Care Teams\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Review measles prevention steps including early detection, isolation protocols, and staff training to protect dialysis patients.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/innovativerenal.com\/patient\/measles-on-the-rise\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Innovative Renal Care\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2025-06-03T14:38:05+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-06-05T14:19:56+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/innovativerenal.com\/patient\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/scaled_2x_image_enhanced.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"600\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"400\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"innovativerenal\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"innovativerenal\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"2 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/innovativerenal.com\/patient\/measles-on-the-rise\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/innovativerenal.com\/patient\/measles-on-the-rise\/\",\"name\":\"Measles on the Rise: What It Means for Dialysis Patients and Care Teams - 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