Measles is back in the headlines, and with it a wave of fear, confusion, and half-answers. This episode looks past the rhetoric to a question that matters deeply to families and clinicians alike: What does the evidence actually say about treating measles once someone is sick, in both children and adults? Sign up for weekly webinars: Weekly Webinars - Independent Medical Alliance Host Dr. Elizabeth Mumper, Senior Fellow, Pediatrics at the Independent Medical Alliance, is joined by two co-authors of a new peer-reviewed systematic review in Antiviral Research titled “Acute Management of Measles: A Systematic Review of Therapeutic Strategies.” Her guests are Dr. Joseph Varon, IMA President, and Matthew Halma, IMA Director of Research. Together, they walk through what decades of published research already tell us about measles treatment and why so few parents and even clinicians have heard about it. They cover: • Why this systematic review was needed and what question it set out to answer • Key findings on Vitamin A, ribavirin, interferon-alpha, IVIG, and supportive nutrients • What measles tends to look like clinically in children and how it can differ in adults • Whether treatment-focused research has been overlooked or crowded out by vaccine-only messaging • How to think clearly about immunity from infection versus immunity from vaccination • Practical, evidence-informed steps families can take if measles is circulating, including when to seek urgent medical care • For parents, pediatricians, and front-line clinicians, this conversation offers a calm, evidence-based look at what can be done during measles illness, not just before it. Aired Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Also: • Donate: https://imahealth.org/donate/ • Follow: https://imahealth.org/contact/ • Webinar: https://imahealth.org/category/weekly-webinars/ • Treatment: https://imahealth.org/treatment-protocols/ • Medical Disclaimer: https://imahealth.org/about/terms-and-conditions/ About IMA (Formerly FLCCC Alliance) The Independent Medical Alliance™ is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization and coalition of physicians, nurses, and healthcare professionals united by a mission to restore trust and transparency in healthcare. The organization’s mission is one driven by Honest Medicine™ that prioritizes patients above profits and emphasizes long-term wellness and disease prevention through empowerment of both physicians and their patients. With a focus on evidence-based medicine, informed consent, and systemic reform, IMA is driving a movement to create a more compassionate and effective healthcare system. For more information about the Independent Medical Alliance, visit www.IMAhealth.org
