Official notice from CDC Travelers' Health

Measles

233 destinations, including Afghanistan and Benin

Notice level: Level 1 · Practice usual precautions
Published: May 28, 2025

Excerpt from CDC Travelers' Health:Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination…

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3 ways to protect yourself

Make sure you and your family are protected: two doses of MMR vaccine are about 97% effective; one dose is about 93% effective.
Check your vaccination records before international travel — measles is circulating in many countries.
If you are unsure whether you are immune, ask a healthcare professional; a blood test or vaccination can resolve it.

Adapted from CDC: Measles Symptoms and Complications All prevention steps

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