While measles is eradicated in the U.S., recent reports of cases around the country and the world remind us about the importance of vaccination.
The measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine provides the best protection against disease and serious illness. The majority of measles cases are a result of international travel, which is why itās especially important to ensure you and your family are up to date on all vaccines prior to traveling to another country.
Use the following resources and messages to educate your community or audience/s about measles and the benefits of measles vaccination. The flyers and social media graphics are downloadable and shareable.
How it Spreads
Measles is caused by a very contagious virusā one of the most contagious in the world. It spreads easily through the air when infected persons breathe, talks, coughs, or sneezes. The virus can stay in the air for many hours, even after the infected person has left the area. Someone who is infected can spread the disease to other people before noticing any symptoms, especially in the four days before and after the rash develops.
Measles is a serious disease that could lead to hospitalization, long-term illness, and death. Measles symptoms appear 7 to 14 days after contact with the virus and typically include high fever, cough, runny nose, and watery eyes. Measles rash appears 3 to 5 days after the first symptoms.
Call your health care provider right away if you think you or your child have been exposed to measles. Do not arrive at a health care facility without giving advance notice.
Why Vaccinate Against Measles
Vaccination against measles is safe, effective, and cost-effective. Receiving two doses of the MMR vaccine provides the highest level of protection against disease at 97% effectiveness. Even if only one dose is received, protection is still extremely high at 93% effectiveness. The immune system needs up to two to three weeks after immunization to provide the best protection.
Unvaccinated people have a very high likelihood, about 90% risk of contracting measles, if exposed. If infected with measles, some peopleā may suffer from severe complications, such as pneumonia (infection of the lungs) and encephalitis (swelling of the brain). They may need to be hospitalized and could die. Unvaccinated young children and pregnant persons are at highest risk of severe measles complications.
Who Should Get Vaccinated
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Young children should get two doses of MMR vaccine, starting with the first dose at 12 to 15 months of age, and the second dose at 4 to 6 years of age. Children can receive the second dose earlier than 4 years of age if at least 28 days have passed since the first dose.
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Infants at least 6 months old who are traveling internationally should receive one dose before their 1st birthday and at least two weeks before departing for international travel.
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All older children (Kā12), college-age students and adults who are not up to date on their MMR vaccine.
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Measles cases are increasing worldwide. There have been more measles cases in the first half of 2024 than there were in all of 2023. It is one of the most contagious viruses in the world and can lead to severe consequences, especially for children.
Best way to prevent the measles? The measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine! It is safe and provides long-lasting protection against measles. Check if you and your family are up to date on all your routine vaccines, including the MMR. Staying up to date also protects those too young to be vaccinated.
Find more vaccination information at:cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/family.aspx
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Measles, one of the most contagious infections, can lead to severe life-long consequences, especially for children. Confirm you and your family are up to date on all your vaccines. Find more vaccination information atā: cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/family.aspx
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Measles is an extremely contagious virus that can lead to serious health complications, especially in unvaccinated children.
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unvaccinated children who contract measles will be hospitalized.
- 1 in 20 unvaccinated children who contract measles will develop pneumonia, a very serious lung infection.
- 1 in 1,000 unvaccinated children who contract measles will develop encephalitis (swelling of the brain).
- 1 in 300 unvaccinated children who contract measles will die.
Protect the youngest among us by making sure you and your family are up to date on your measles vaccine and other routine vaccines.
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Measles is an extremely contagious virusā. Make sure you and your family are up to date on your measles vaccine to stay protected. āFind more vaccination information at: cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/family.aspxāā
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The increase of measles cases around the country reminds us about the importance of vaccination, which provides the best protection against disease and serious illness.
Measles is a very contagious disease caused by a virus. It spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Make sure you and your children are up to date on the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine and other recommended vaccines.
Talk to a health care provider and learn more:
cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/immunize.aspx
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āMeasles is a very contagious disease caused by a virus that spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Keep you and your family up to date on the MMR vaccine.ā āFind more vaccination information at: cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/family.aspxāā
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Traveling internationally? Everyone 6 months and older should get the MMR (measles-mumps-rubella) vaccine and other recommended vaccines prior to international travel to get the best protection against disease and severe illness.
Speak to your health care provider and find more vaccination information at:
cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/family.aspx
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Traveling internationally? Make sure you and your family are fully immunized before your international trip. Stay up to date on the MMR vaccine. Speak to your health care provider and find more vaccination information at:
cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/family.aspx
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Headed on vacation abroad? Check your familiesā digital vaccine records or with your health care providers to confirm you and your kids are fully vaccinated against measles, especially before international travel.
For help finding your immunization records, visit
cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/Clinics-Records.aspx
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Headed on vacation abroad? Check your familiesā digital vaccine records to confirm you and your kids are fully vaccinated against measles, especially before international travel. For help finding your immunization records, visit cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/Clinics-Records.aspxā
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Traveling to a different country for school break? Make sure you and your children are up to date on the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine and other recommended vaccines. Two doses of MMR are 97% effective at preventing measles.
Call your health care provider to check which vaccines you need before traveling internationally. For help finding your immunization records, visit cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/Clinics-Records.aspx
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Traveling to a different country for school break? Confirm you and your family are up to date on the MMR vaccine. Two doses of MMR are 97% effective at preventing measles. For help finding your immunization records, visit cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/Clinics-Records.aspxā
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Did you know, children 6 months and up should get the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine before traveling internationally?
Infants 6 to 11 months old need 1 dose of MMR vaccine before traveling abroad. One dose is more than 90% effective at protecting against measles. Talk to your babyās pediatrician at least one to two months before any international travel.
Find more vaccination information at:
cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/family.aspx
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DIY children 6 months and up should get 1 dose of the MMR vaccine before travelingā abroad? One dose is more than 90% effective at protecting against measles. Talk to your pediatrician before any international travel. Get more info at: cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/family.aspxāā
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Stay well on your way! Stay up to date on the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine and other recommended vaccines to get the best protection against disease and severe illness while traveling internationally.
Talk to a health care provider and learn more:
cdc.gov/measles/plan-for-travel.html
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Stay well on your way! Stay up to date on the MMR vaccine and other recommended vaccines to get the best protection against disease and severe illness while traveling internationally. Talk to a health care provider and learn more: cdc.gov/measles/plan-for-travel.html
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Los casos de sarampiĆ³n estĆ”n aumentando en todo el mundo. Ha habido mĆ”s casos de sarampiĆ³n en la primera mitad de 2024 que los que hubo en todo 2023. Ćste es uno de los virus mĆ”s contagiosos del mundo y puede causar consecuencias graves, especialmente en los niƱos.
ĀæLa mejor manera de prevenir el sarampiĆ³n? Ā”La vacuna contra el sarampiĆ³n, las paperas y la rubĆ©ola (MMR)! Es segura y protege a largo plazo contra el sarampiĆ³n. Averigua si tĆŗ y tu familia estĆ”n al dĆa con todas las vacunas de rutina, incluyendo la MMR. Estar al dĆa tambiĆ©n protege a aquellos demasiado jĆ³venes para vacunarse.
Encuentra mĆ”s informaciĆ³n en:
https://www.CDPH.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/family.aspx
Para X: El sarampiĆ³n es una de las infecciones mĆ”s contagiosas y puede causar consecuencias graves para toda la vida, especialmente en los niƱos. Averigua si tĆŗ y tu familia estĆ”n al dĆa con todas tus vacunas, o habla con tu proveedor de cuidados de salud.
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El sarampiĆ³n es un virus extremadamente contagioso que puede provocar complicaciones graves de salud, especialmente en los niƱos sin vacunar. SabĆas que:
- 1 de cada 5 niƱos sin vacunar que contrae el virus serƔ hospitalizado.
- 1 de cada 20 niƱos sin vacunar que contrae sarampiĆ³n desarrollarĆ” neumonĆa, una infecciĆ³n pulmonar muy grave.
- 1 de cada 1,000 niƱos sin vacunar que contrae sarampiĆ³n desarrollarĆ” encefalitis (inflamaciĆ³n del cerebro).
- 1 de cada 300 niƱos sin vacunar que contrae sarampiĆ³n morirĆ”.
Protege a los mĆ”s jĆ³venes entre nosotros asegurĆ”ndote de que tĆŗ y tu familia estĆ©n al dĆa con la vacuna contra el sarampiĆ³n y otras vacunas de rutina.
āPara X: El sarampiĆ³n es un virus extremadamente contagioso que puede provocar complicaciones graves de salud, especialmente en los niƱos sin vacunar.
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El aumento de los casos de sarampiĆ³n en todo el paĆs nos recuerda la importancia de la vacunaciĆ³n, que proporciona la mejor protecciĆ³n contra las enfermedades graves.
El sarampiĆ³n es una enfermedad muy contagiosa causada por un virus. Se propaga a travĆ©s del aire cuando una persona infectada tose o estornuda. AsegĆŗrate de que tĆŗ y tus hijos estĆ©n al dĆa con la vacuna contra el sarampiĆ³n, las paperas, la rubĆ©ola (MMR) y otras vacunas recomendadas.
Habla con un proveedor de cuidados de salud y obtĆ©n mĆ”s informaciĆ³n:
Para X: Protege a los mĆ”s jĆ³venes entre nosotros asegurĆ”ndote de que tĆŗ y tu familia estĆ©n al dĆa con la vacuna contra el sarampiĆ³n y otras vacunas de rutina.
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ĀæViajas al extranjero? Todas las personas de 6 meses en adelante deben recibir la vacuna MMR (contra el sarampiĆ³n, las paperas y la rubĆ©ola) y otras vacuāānas recomendadas, antes de viajar al extranjero, para obtener la mejor protecciĆ³n contra enfermedades graves.
Para X: ĀæViajas al extranjero? AsegĆŗrate de que tĆŗ y tu familia estĆ©n completamente inmunizados antes de viajar al extranjero. Mantente al dĆa con tu vacuna contra el sarampiĆ³n, las paperas y la rubĆ©ola (MMR).
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āĀæVas de vacaciones al extranjero? Consulta el rĆ©cord digital de vacunas de tu familia, o con tu proveedor de cuidados de salud para confirmar que tĆŗ y tus niƱos estĆ©n completamente vacunados contra el sarampiĆ³n, especialmente antes de viajar al extranjero.
Para X: āĀæVas de vacaciones al extranjero? Consulta el rĆ©cord digital de vacunas de tu familia para confirmar que tĆŗ y tus niƱos estĆ©n completamente vacunados contra el sarampiĆ³n, especialmente antes de viajar al extranjero.
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ĀæViajas a otro paĆs durante las vacaciones escolares? AsegĆŗrate de que tĆŗ y tus hijos estĆ©n al dĆa con la vacuna contra el sarampiĆ³n, las paperas, la rubĆ©ola (MMR) y otras vacunas recomendadas. Dos dosis de MMR son 97% eficaces para prevenir el sarampiĆ³n.
Para X: ĀæViajas a otro paĆs durante las vacaciones escolares? āConfirma que tĆŗ y tu familia estĆ©n al dĆa con la vacuna contra la rubĆ©ola (MMR). Dos dosis de MMR son 97% eficaces para prevenir el sarampiĆ³n.
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ĀæSabĆas que los niƱos de 6 meses en adelante deben recibir la vacuna cāontra el sarampiĆ³n, las paperas y la rubĆ©ola (MMR) antes de viajar al extranjero?
Los bebĆ©s de 6 a 11 meses necesitan 1 dosis de vacuna MMR antes de viajar al extranjero. Una dosis es eficaz en mĆ”s del 90% para proteger contra el sarampiĆ³n. Habla con el pediatra de tu bebĆ© por lo menos uno o dos meses antes cualquier viaje internacional.
Para X: ĀæSabĆas que los niƱos de 6 meses en adelante deben recibir 1 dosis de vacuna MMR antes de viajar al extranjero? Una dosis es eficaz en mĆ”s del 90% para proteger contra el sarampiĆ³n. Habla con el pediatra antes cualquier viaje internacional.
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Ā”Mantente sano en tu camino! Mantente al dĆa con tu vacuna contra el sarampiĆ³n, las paperas, la rubĆ©ola (MMR) y otras vacunas recomendadas para tener la mejor protecciĆ³n contra las enfermedades graves.
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Ā”Mantente sano en tu camino! Mantente al dĆa con tu vacuna contra el sarampiĆ³n, las paperas, la rubĆ©ola (MMR) y otras vacunas recomendadas para tener la mejor protecciĆ³n contra las enfermedades graves.
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