Frequently Asked Questions about Measles in the U.S.
Measles and the Vaccine (Shot) to Prevent It
CDC Measles Factsheet
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"Measles is so contagious that if one person has it, 90% of the people close to that person who are not immune will also become infected." - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Source: CDC Measles Factsheet
If you did not receive the measles vaccine and develop these symptoms, contact your healthcare provider immediately.
Measles is spread through coughing and sneezing. If people breathe the contaminated air or touch their eyes, nose or mouth after touching an infected surface, they can become infected.
Source: Transmission of Measles (CDC)
Measles is serious. It is a respiratory virus that causes a rash and fever, in rare cases it can be deadly. The virus can spread quickly among those who are unvaccinated. Help us spread the word.
Know the symptoms. Help us prevent it at UWSP. Get vaccinated.
Measles virus can live up to 2 hours on a surface or in an airspace where the infected person coughed or sneezed.
Some U.S. travelers have become sick with measles after traveling abroad. Anyone who is not protected against measles is at risk of getting infected when they travel internationally.
CDC Information for Travelers
CDC Travelers' Health: Measles
Don't Let Measles Be Your Travel Souvenir
CDC: Measles (Rubeola) For Healthcare Professionals
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