Wisconsin Immunization Program

Measles

Measles is an acute viral illness and is spread from person to person through the air or by direct contact with saliva or infected droplets.

General Information

• Measles Disease Fact Sheet
• Measles Overview (exit DHS)
• Local Health Department Information
• Public Immunization Record Access

Information for Practitioners

• Measles Investigation and Control Guidelines (PDF, 119 KB)
• Measles Vaccination Guide (PDF, 21 KB)
• Measles - Recommendations for Prevention (exit DHS)
• ACIP Recommendations (exit DHS)
• Measles Photos (exit DHS)
• Information on MMR vaccine (exit DHS)
• MMR Vaccine Information Statement (exit DHS)

Additional Resources

• Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - Measles Information (exit DHS)
• Immunization Action Coalition (IAC) - Measles Journal Articles (exit DHS)
• CDC Health Advisory (Measles Outbreaks) (exit DHS)

Last Revised: October 24, 2008