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Measles (Rubeola) Basics
The best way to prevent measles is for all children to be fully vaccinated on time. There are two combination vaccines used to prevent measles: measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine and measles-mumps-rubella-varicella (MMRV) vaccine.
- Measles
Fact sheet with general information about measles, including symptoms, complications, tests, and treatment. - Frequently Asked Questions about Measles in the U.S.
Basic information about measles from the CDC. - Islamic Association or North America (IANA): Ways to Protect Your Child from Contracting Measles
Video created by IANA and the Somali Nurses Association about measles and how to protect your child by getting vaccinated. - CDC: Measles Multimedia
CDC videos and other multimedia on getting vaccinated and measles prevention. Some videos are available in other languages.- Measles: It Isn’t Just a Little Rash Infographic
Infographic showing measles symptoms, including the serious health problems the disease can cause, but parents have the power to protect their children with MMR vaccine. Available in English and Spanish through the CDC.
Measles: It Isn’t Just a Little Rash Infographic in Somali (PDF)
- Measles: It Isn’t Just a Little Rash Infographic
- Immunize.org: Measles Photos
Immunize.org (formerly the Immunization Action Coalition) offers photos of the disease. Warning: graphic medical images. - MMR (Measles, Mumps, & Rubella) VIS
MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella, & Varicella) VIS
CDC Vaccine Information Statement (VIS); includes a description of the disease, who should get the vaccine and when, who should not be vaccinated, and potential side effects.