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Measles in the United States (Hawaii)

11 November 2014

An outbreak of measles has been reported from Hawaii. The State Department of Health has confirmed one further cases in Maui, making a total of 10 cases in Hawaii; 4 in Maui and 6 in Kauai.

Advice for Travellers

It should be confirmed that children have received their recommended doses of MMR at 12-15 months of age and again pre-school around 3 years 6 months, while unimmunised adults who have not had the disease themselves may consider vaccination if thought to be at risk. Two doses of MMR vaccine are required to give adequate protection.