The Travel Health and Vaccine Specialists

Health Alert


LEVEL 1 - PRACTICE USUAL PRECAUTIONS

Measles in Italy

Updated April 24, 2017

What is the current situation?     

Health officials in Italy have reported an outbreak of measles.

CDC recommends that travelers to Italy protect themselves by making sure they are vaccinated against measles. Getting measles vaccine is particularly important for infants 6–11 months of age (1 dose of measles vaccine) and children 1 year of age or older (2 doses of measles vaccine). Clinicians should keep measles in mind when treating patients with fever and rash, especially if the patient has recently traveled internationally.

What can travelers do to protect themselves?

  • Get measles vaccine or make sure you have already been vaccinated.
  • Wash your hands often.
  • Avoid touching your mouth, nose, and eyes.

Learn more about preventing measles and what to do if you think you have it on the measles page for travelers.

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