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From 1 January to 20 February 2025, the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported a total 93 measles cases in 8 States: Alaska, California, Georgia, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York City, Rhode Island, and New Mexico.
These numbers will increase as measles outbreaks are ongoing in New Mexico and Texas.
Travel may increase an individual’s risk of exposure to measles virus, and facilitate the spread of disease to unvaccinated and susceptible populations. The travel consultation provides a valuable opportunity to ensure individuals are protected against measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) viruses. Two doses of MMR vaccine, at least one month apart, are required to give adequate protection.
Consider vaccinating:
For children, first and second doses of MMR vaccine can be administered earlier than they would routinely be given within the UK Vaccination Schedule (2 doses of MMR vaccine around 12-13 months, and before starting school at around 3 years 4 months of age).
See the TRAVAX Measles, Mumps and Rubella page for further information.