Increase in Global and Domestic Measles Cases and Outbreaks

Health Alert Network (HAN) - 00504 | Increase in Global and Domestic Measles Cases and Outbreaks: Ensure Children in the United States and Those Traveling Internationally 6 Months and Older are Current on MMR Vaccination (cdc.gov)

Transmission and Infection Control

Measles is transmitted by airborne particles, droplets, and direct contact with the respiratory secretions of an infected person. Infected individuals are contagious from four days before rash onset through the fourth day after rash appearance. A fever could accompany a rash.

Are You Up to Date on MMR Vaccine?

For those planning to travel internationally:

• Infants 6 through 11 months of age should receive one dose of MMR vaccine before departure. (Infants who get one dose of MMR before 12 months of age should get two more doses – one at 12-15 months of age and another at least 28 days later.)
• Children aged 12 months or older should have documentation of two doses of MMR vaccine separated by at least 28 days.
• Teenagers and adults who do not have evidence of immunity to measles should get two doses of MMR vaccine separated by at least 28 days.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

• Health Alert: Increase in Global and Domestic Measles Cases and Outbreaks (CDC)
• Think Measles Fact Sheet (American Academy of Pediatrics)
• Measles in Child (VisualDX)
• MMR ACIP Vaccine Recommendations (CDC)
• Routine Immunizations on Schedule for Everyone (CDC)