Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis primary prevention

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Immunization against measles is the only known prevention for SSPE. The measles vaccine has been highly effective in reducing the numbers of affected children.

Measles immunization should be done according to the recommended American Academy of Pediatrics and Centers for Disease Control schedule.

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