Visit the CDC online for further information
about immunization schedules for
children and
adolescents and adults .
Conclusion
The recent measles outbreaks demonstrate that
healthcare providers cannot let their guard down
when it comes to vaccine-preventable diseases.
Early detection of measles followed by appropriate
steps to contain it is critical to control the spread
of this highly transmissible disease.
Table: Acceptable evidence of
measles immunity for international
travelers
Acceptable presumptive evidence of immunity
against measles includes at least one of the following:
• Written documentation of adequate vaccination:
• one or more doses of a measles-containing vac-
cine administered on or after the first birthday
for preschool-age children and adults not at
high risk
• two doses of measles-containing vaccine for
school-age children and adults at high risk, in-
cluding college students, healthcare personnel,
and international travelers
• Laboratory evidence of measles immunity
• Laboratory confirmation of disease
• Birth before 1957
Source: CDC.
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