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 DHFS)
• 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 DHFS)
• ACIP Recommendations (exit DHFS)
• Measles Photos (exit DHFS)
• Information on MMR vaccine (exit DHFS)
• MMR Vaccine Information Statement (exit DHFS)

Additional Resources

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

Last Revised: June 23, 2008