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OHCP Exposed to or Infected with Measles, Mumps, and Rubella

The measles, mumps, and rubella viruses are spread primarily by droplets and droplet nuclei generated by an infected person during talking, breathing, coughing, and sneezing; by direct contact with nasal or throat secretions; and less frequently by touching freshly contaminated articles and environmental surfaces.^46-48 In oral healthcare settings, administrative policies and work restrictions are primarily predicated on the mode of transmission of these pathogens and the period of infectivity of exposed or infected OHCP (Table 6).^1,2

Table 6. Work Restrictions: Measles, Mumps, and Rubella Infections.^1,2

Infectious State

Restrictions

Measles

Susceptible OHCP

Post-exposure

Exclude from duty

From the 5^th day after first exposure through
the 21^st day after last exposure
OR
For 4 days after rash appears

OHCP with acute infection

Exclude from duty

For 7 days after rash appears

Mumps

Susceptible OHCP

Post-exposure

Exclude from duty

From the 12^th day after first exposure through
the 26^th day after last exposure
OR
For 9 days after onset of parotitis

OHCP with acute infection

Exclude from duty

For 7 days after onset of parotitis

Rubella

Susceptible OHCP

Post-exposure

Exclude from duty

From the 7^th day after first exposure through
the 21^st day after last exposure

OHCP with acute infection

Exclude from duty

For 5 days after rash appears

Infection Control-related Administrative Policies and Work Restrictions OHCP Exposed to or Infected with Measles, Mumps, and Rubella

OHCP Exposed to or Infected with Measles, Mumps, and Rubella

Infection Control-related Administrative Policies and Work Restrictions
OHCP Exposed to or Infected with Measles, Mumps, and Rubella