Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Resources
Measles: About the Virus
- Measles Cases and Outbreaks: This CDC Web page presents information on the number of cases and locations in the U.S.
- Signs and Symptoms: Describes the disease and its symptoms
- Signos y Síntomas del Sarampión (Español)
- Transmission of Measles: Describes how the disease is spread
- Complications: describes possible complications and those potentially at risk.
- Travel Updates
Measles: Information and Fact Sheets for Parents
- Measles: It Isn’t Just a Little Rash
- Measles and the Vaccine (Shot) to Prevent It
- El Sarampión y la Vacuna que lo Previene (Español)
- Measles Vaccination
- Measles Vaccine Safety
- Who Should Not Be Vaccinated?
- Five Important Reasons to Vaccinate Your Child
Immunization and Vaccinations
- Vaccine Safety
- Immunization Schedules
- School Vaccination Web page: presents state vaccination and documentation requirements
Day-to-day Disease Prevention Resources
- Effective hand washing
- Proper cough and sneeze etiquette