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, 6/29/07]

Physicians/Health Care Providers

Fever and Rash?........Consider Measles
Measles cases continue to be identified in California in returning
international travelers and their contacts. Measles is highly contagious.
Please protect patients, visitors, and staff!
[PDF file, updated 2/22/10]

CD Connection Newsletter
Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR)
[PDF file, 2/22/10]

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]