Disease Control and Environmental Epidemiology Division

Measles

Measles is a highly contagious respiratory disease caused by the measles virus.

Although sustained measles transmission has not occurred in the United States since the late 1990's, imported cases continue to occur among U.S. travelers returning from areas of the world where measles is endemic.  Recently, outbreaks due to imported measles cases have occurred in a number of states.   Measles remains a common disease in many countries, and transmission is currently occurring in a number of European countries.

General Information

• Measles fact sheet

• Measles Disease and Vaccination (CDC website)

Resources for Public Health Agencies

• Communicable Disease Manual
• Measles Surveillance Worksheet   Instructions
• Measles quarantine notice (template)
• Measles Travel Flyer
• Measles Management Timeline (from El Paso County Public Health)
• Measles Outbreaks in the U.S. (CDC website)
• Manual for the Surveillance of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases:  Measles (CDC)
• Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases: Measles (CDC, 12th Edition)

Information for Healthcare Providers

• Measles Advisory:  Guidance for Emergency Departments and Healthcare Providers

• Immunization Action Coalition (IAC website)

Information for School/Childcare Providers

• Infectious Disease in School Settings, Guidelines for School Nurses and Personnel

• Infectious Disease in Child Care Settings, Guidelines for Child Care Providers

• School Immunization Requirements (Immunization Program)

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Last updated 5/25/2011

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