Measles (Rubeola)
Epidemiology & Assessment

Measles is very contagious. It is spread mainly through respiratory droplets from infected people. Infected people are most contagious from about 4 days before their rash starts until 4 days afterwards. Routine measles vaccination of children in the U.S. has made measles a rare disease in the U.S. However, measles is still seen in this country, usually associated with a visitor to the U.S. or a U.S. traveler returning from other countries.

Measles - Frequently Asked Questions
[PDF file, 6/29/2007]

Physicians/Health Care Providers

Measles (Rubeola) Advisory and Measles Information for Health Care Providers
[PDF file, 4/16/08]

Measles (Rubeola) Reminder 
[PDF file, 2/15/08]

Measles - Reminder and fact sheet for health care providers 
[PDF file, 6/29/07]