AAP Issues 2026 Congenital Measles Guidance as US Outbreaks Raise Neonatal Cases
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Updated · Contemporary Pediatrics · Oct 28
AAP Issues 2026 Congenital Measles Guidance as US Outbreaks Raise Neonatal Cases
1 articles · Updated · Contemporary Pediatrics · Oct 28
Summary
The American Academy of Pediatrics released new congenital measles guidance in Red Book Online, responding to a nationwide rise in cases tied to ongoing US measles outbreaks.
The September 8, 2026 resource defines congenital measles and outlines how it presents in newborns, giving pediatric clinicians a framework for diagnosis and care.
AAP also details evaluation and management of affected neonates, along with infection-prevention and control measures aimed at limiting spread in clinical settings.
The guidance extends to long-term follow-up and prevention, signaling that clinicians may face more congenital measles cases as broader US outbreaks continue.