While
measles is eradicated in the U.S., recent reports of cases around the country and in California remind us about the importance of vaccination.
The measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine provides the best protection against disease and serious illness. The majority of measles cases are a result of international travel, which is why it’s especially important to ensure you and your family are up to date on all vaccines
prior to traveling to another country.
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| Importance of Measles Vaccination
(Vietnamese)Posted to YouTube, August 2025Dr. Anthony Tran, State Public Health Laboratory Director, along with his mother, Bach Tuyet, explain the importance of getting the MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine to stay protected against measles. Schedule your vaccine appointment at MyTurn.ca.gov or with your health care provider.
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| Measles Is Preventable With VaccinationPosted to Facebook, March 2025
Dr. Erica Pan explains how to stay protected from measles, one of the most contagious viruses in the world. Vaccination with the MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine is the best protection against measles. Schedule your vaccine appointment at MyTurn.ca.gov or with your health care provider.
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Measles cases are increasing worldwide. There have been more measles cases in the first half of 2024 than there were in all of 2023. It is one of the most contagious viruses in the world and can lead to severe consequences, especially for children.
Best way to prevent the measles? The measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine! It is safe and provides long-lasting protection against measles. Check if you and your family are up to date on all your routine vaccines, including the MMR. Staying up to date also protects those too young to be vaccinated.
Find more vaccination information at: cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/family.aspx
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Measles, one of the most contagious infections, can lead to severe life-long consequences, especially for children. Confirm you and your family are up to date on all your vaccines. Find more vaccination information at: cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/family.aspx
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Measles is an extremely contagious virus that can lead to serious health complications, especially in unvaccinated children.
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- 1 in 5 unvaccinated children who contract measles will be hospitalized.
- 1 in 20 unvaccinated children who contract measles will develop pneumonia, a very serious lung infection.
- 1 in 1,000 unvaccinated children who contract measles will develop encephalitis (swelling of the brain).
- 1 in 300 unvaccinated children who contract measles will die.
Protect the youngest among us by making sure you and your family are up to date on your measles vaccine and other routine vaccines.
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Measles is an extremely contagious virus. Make sure you and your family are up to date on your measles vaccine to stay protected. Find more vaccination information at: cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/family.aspx
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The increase of measles cases around the country reminds us about the importance of vaccination, which provides the best protection against disease and serious illness.
Measles is a very contagious disease caused by a virus. It spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Make sure you and your children are up to date on the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine and other recommended vaccines.
Talk to a health care provider and learn more:
cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/family.aspx
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Measles is a very contagious disease caused by a virus that spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Keep you and your family up to date on the MMR vaccine. Find more vaccination information at: cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/family.aspx
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Traveling internationally? Everyone 6 months and older should get the MMR (measles-mumps-rubella) vaccine and other recommended vaccines prior to international travel to get the best protection against disease and severe illness.
Speak to your health care provider and find more vaccination information at:
cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/family.aspx
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Traveling internationally? Make sure you and your family are fully immunized before your international trip. Stay up to date on the MMR vaccine. Speak to your health care provider and find more vaccination information at:
cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/family.aspx
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Headed on vacation abroad? Check your families’ digital vaccine records or with your health care providers to confirm you and your kids are fully vaccinated against measles, especially before international travel.
For help finding your immunization records, visit
cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/Clinics-Records.aspx
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Headed on vacation abroad? Check your families’ digital vaccine records to confirm you and your kids are fully vaccinated against measles, especially before international travel. For help finding your immunization records, visit cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/Clinics-Records.aspx
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Traveling to a different country for school break? Make sure you and your children are up to date on the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine and other recommended vaccines. Two doses of MMR are 97% effective at preventing measles.
Call your health care provider to check which vaccines you need before traveling internationally. For help finding your immunization records, visit cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/Clinics-Records.aspx
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Traveling to a different country for school break? Confirm you and your family are up to date on the MMR vaccine. Two doses of MMR are 97% effective at preventing measles. For help finding your immunization records, visit cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/Clinics-Records.aspx
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Did you know, children 6 months and up should get the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine before traveling internationally?
Infants 6 to 11 months old need 1 dose of MMR vaccine before traveling abroad. One dose is more than 90% effective at protecting against measles. Talk to your baby’s pediatrician at least one to two months before any international travel.
Find more vaccination information at:
cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/family.aspx
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DIY children 6 months and up should get 1 dose of the MMR vaccine before traveling abroad? One dose is more than 90% effective at protecting against measles. Talk to your pediatrician before any international travel. Get more info at: cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/family.aspx
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Stay well on your way! Stay up to date on the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine and other recommended vaccines to get the best protection against disease and severe illness while traveling internationally. Talk to a health care provider and learn more:
cdc.gov/measles/plan-for-travel.html
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Stay well on your way! Stay up to date on the MMR vaccine and other recommended vaccines to get the best protection against disease and severe illness while traveling internationally. Talk to a health care provider and learn more: cdc.gov/measles/plan-for-travel.html
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Los casos de sarampión están aumentando en todo el mundo. Ha habido más casos de sarampión en la primera mitad de 2024 que los que hubo en todo 2023. Éste es uno de los virus más contagiosos del mundo y puede causar consecuencias graves, especialmente en los niños.
¿La mejor manera de prevenir el sarampión? ¡La vacuna contra el sarampión, las paperas y la rubéola (MMR)! Es segura y protege a largo plazo contra el sarampión. Averigua si tú y tu familia están al día con todas las vacunas de rutina, incluyendo la MMR. Estar al día también protege a aquellos demasiado jóvenes para vacunarse.
Encuentra más información en:
https://www.CDPH.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/family.aspx
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El sarampión es una de las infecciones más contagiosas y puede causar consecuencias graves para toda la vida, especialmente en los niños. Averigua si tú y tu familia están al día con todas tus vacunas, o habla con tu proveedor de cuidados de salud.
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El sarampión es un virus extremadamente contagioso que puede provocar complicaciones graves de salud, especialmente en los niños sin vacunar. Sabías que:
- 1 de cada 5 niños sin vacunar que contrae el virus será hospitalizado.
- 1 de cada 20 niños sin vacunar que contrae sarampión desarrollará neumonía, una infección pulmonar muy grave.
- 1 de cada 1,000 niños sin vacunar que contrae sarampión desarrollará encefalitis (inflamación del cerebro).
- 1 de cada 300 niños sin vacunar que contrae sarampión morirá.
Protege a los más jóvenes entre nosotros asegurándote de que tú y tu familia estén al día con la vacuna contra el sarampión y otras vacunas de rutina.
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El sarampión es un virus extremadamente contagioso que puede provocar complicaciones graves de salud, especialmente en los niños sin vacunar.
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El aumento de los casos de sarampión en todo el país nos recuerda la importancia de la vacunación, que proporciona la mejor protección contra las enfermedades graves.
El sarampión es una enfermedad muy contagiosa causada por un virus. Se propaga a través del aire cuando una persona infectada tose o estornuda. Asegúrate de que tú y tus hijos estén al día con la vacuna contra el sarampión, las paperas, la rubéola (MMR) y otras vacunas recomendadas.
Habla con un proveedor de cuidados de salud y obtén más información:
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Protege a los más jóvenes entre nosotros asegurándote de que tú y tu familia estén al día con la vacuna contra el sarampión y otras vacunas de rutina.
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¿Viajas al extranjero? Todas las personas de 6 meses en adelante deben recibir la vacuna MMR (contra el sarampión, las paperas y la rubéola) y otras vacunas recomendadas, antes de viajar al extranjero, para obtener la mejor protección contra enfermedades graves.
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¿Viajas al extranjero? Asegúrate de que tú y tu familia estén completamente inmunizados antes de viajar al extranjero. Mantente al día con tu vacuna contra el sarampión, las paperas y la rubéola (MMR).
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¿Vas de vacaciones al extranjero? Consulta el récord digital de vacunas de tu familia, o con tu proveedor de cuidados de salud para confirmar que tú y tus niños estén completamente vacunados contra el sarampión, especialmente antes de viajar al extranjero. Si necesitas ayuda para encontrar tu récord de inmunización, visita: https://www.CDPH.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/Clinics-Records.aspx
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¿Vas de vacaciones al extranjero? Consulta el récord digital de vacunas de tu familia para confirmar que tú y tus niños estén completamente vacunados contra el sarampión, especialmente antes de viajar al extranjero.
Si necesitas ayuda para encontrar tu récord de inmunización, visita:
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¿Viajas a otro país durante las vacaciones escolares? Asegúrate de que tú y tus hijos estén al día con la vacuna contra el sarampión, las paperas, la rubéola (MMR) y otras vacunas recomendadas. Dos dosis de MMR son 97% eficaces para prevenir el sarampión.
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¿Viajas a otro país durante las vacaciones escolares? Confirma que tú y tu familia estén al día con la vacuna contra la rubéola (MMR). Dos dosis de MMR son 97% eficaces para prevenir el sarampión.
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¿Sabías que los niños de 6 meses en adelante deben recibir la vacuna contra el sarampión, las paperas y la rubéola (MMR) antes de viajar al extranjero?
Los bebés de 6 a 11 meses necesitan 1 dosis de vacuna MMR antes de viajar al extranjero. Una dosis es eficaz en más del 90% para proteger contra el sarampión. Habla con el pediatra de tu bebé por lo menos uno o dos meses antes cualquier viaje internacional.
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¿Sabías que los niños de 6 meses en adelante deben recibir 1 dosis de vacuna MMR antes de viajar al extranjero? Una dosis es eficaz en más del 90% para proteger contra el sarampión. Habla con el pediatra antes cualquier viaje internacional.
Obtener más información en:
https://www.CDPH.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/family.aspx
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¡Mantente sano en tu camino! Mantente al día con tu vacuna contra el sarampión, las paperas, la rubéola (MMR) y otras vacunas recomendadas para tener la mejor protección contra las enfermedades graves.
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¡Mantente sano en tu camino! Mantente al día con tu vacuna contra el sarampión, las paperas, la rubéola (MMR) y otras vacunas recomendadas para tener la mejor protección contra las enfermedades graves.
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