With the recent outbreaks of measles in the nation many families have been asking how to best protect their child. According the CDC, from January 1 to May 10, 2019, 839 individual cases of measles have been confirmed in 23 states. This is the greatest number of cases reported in the U.S. since 1994 and since measles was declared eliminated in 2000.
Measles is a highly contagious disease, and it can be serious for young children. Protect your child by making sure he or she is up to date on measles vaccine, including before traveling abroad.
If current recommendations for the MMR vaccine change due to outbreaks we will post an update.
For more information on measles and vaccination recommendations visit CDC, Measles: Make Sure Your Child is Fully Immunized