
07/10/2025
Staying up to date on vaccinations is key to preventing measles.
Here is why it's important:
•Measles is highly contagious: It can spread through the air via coughing and sneezing, and the virus can linger in the air for hours.
•Vaccination is highly effective: The MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine is about 97% effective after two doses.
•Herd immunity matters: When enough people are vaccinated, it helps protect those who cannot be — like infants or people with certain medical conditions.
What You Can Do:
•Children: Ensure they receive the two recommended doses of the MMR vaccine (usually at 12–15 months and 4–6 years).
•Adults: Check your vaccination records, especially if you’re traveling internationally or were born after 1957 and haven't had measles or the vaccine.
Measles is caused by a virus that can spread easily through the air when an infected person sneezes or coughs and someone nearby inhales the infected droplets. It can also be transmitted by direct contact with fluids from the nose or mouth of an infected person. This article is available in several....