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Measles (Rubeola)

About Measles
Description, symptoms, complications, transmission, and more

Measles Vaccination
Disease, vaccine, and vaccination information as well as information for health professionals and the media

The Measles Virus Laboratory
Protocols and reference materials to support elimination efforts, including diagnosis and virus characterization, and surveillance activities

Travelers’ Health Information on Measles (Rubeola)
Measles-related health information, including risks and precautions, for international travel

Global Efforts Toward Measles Elimination
CDC’s efforts to eliminate measles worldwide—goals, initiatives, mortality reduction and regional global elimination