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CDC provides new measles vaccine guidance with summer travel season underway

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued new guidance on the measles vaccine as the summer travel season begins, emphasizing the importance of vaccination due to a global increase in measles cases. The CDC recommends that individuals ensure they are up-to-date on their measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccinations before traveling internationally, particularly to regions with ongoing outbreaks. The guidance highlights that one dose of the MMR vaccine is about 93% effective at preventing measles, while two doses are about 97% effective. The CDC also advises travelers to consult healthcare providers well in advance of their trips to confirm their vaccination status and to be aware of the symptoms of measles, which include high fever, cough, runny nose, and a rash. This new guidance comes in response to the rising number of measles cases worldwide, urging travelers to take proactive steps to protect themselves and prevent the spread of the disease.

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