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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. Translated into multiple languages.
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Measles alert poster
Measles vaccine video
Measles resources
Community centered measles messages
Measles alert poster
Measles Alert Poster (PDF)
11x17 poster that can be used to share information about measles, signs and symptoms and what can be done to prevent it.
Measles vaccine video
Protecting Your Child from Measles
Protecting Your Child from Measles Transcript (PDF)
Tiv Thaiv Koj Tus Menyuam los ntawm Measles (Hmong)
Tiv Thaiv Koj Tus Menyuam los ntawm Measles (Hmong) Transcript (PDF)
Ka Ilaalinta Ilmahaaga Jadeecada (Somali)
Ka Ilaalinta Ilmahaaga Jadeecada (Somali) Transcript (PDF)
Proteger a su Hijo/a del Sarampión (Spanish)
Proteger a su Hijo/a del Sarampión (Spanish) Transcript (PDF)
Measles resources
- CDC: Questions About Measles
Answers to frequently asked questions about measles. - CDC: Measles Resources
CDC videos and other multimedia on getting vaccinated and measles prevention. Some videos are available in other languages.- Measles 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 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. - CDC: MMR Vaccine VIS and CDC: MMRV Vaccine VIS
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.
Community centered measles messages
- 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. Muna Farah, PHN, NP, FNB-BC talks about measles disease and the safety of the MMR vaccine to raise awareness of the risk of measles during travel and the importance of vaccination in the Somali and East African communities throughout Minnesota.
- St. Cloud Somali Radio: Digniin: Iska talaal Xanuunka talaalka, Haddii aad dibadda u safrayso
Interview provided in Somali. Recorded on April 11, 2024. Interviewer: Ahmed Laarri. - Oromia 11: Understanding Measles: Causes, Symptoms, and Effective Treatments. Dr. Muna Farah
Interview provided in English. Recorded on April 12, 2024. Interviewer: Abdulnaasir Tufaa. - Somali TV Minnesota: Wax ka Ogow Halista Curdurka Jadeecada
Interview provided in Somali. Recorded on April 22, 2024. Interviewer: Abdirizak Diis.
- St. Cloud Somali Radio: Digniin: Iska talaal Xanuunka talaalka, Haddii aad dibadda u safrayso