There have been isolated reported cases of Measles in the New York and New Jersey area.  The vaccine to prevent measles is routinely given to children at ages 1 year and after their fourth birthday.

 

If you have plans to visit a high risk area,  or you're concerned that you or your child may be at risk:

 

• Infants 6 months through 11 months of age can get an MMR vaccine now. They will still have to get a vaccine at 12-15 months of age and again at 4-6 years of age. Getting an MMR vaccine now will help give them some protection against measles.

 

• Children 1 through 3 years of age who have already received their first MMR vaccine can get a second MMR vaccine now, as long as 28 days have passed since the first MMR vaccine was given to them. This second MMR vaccine will count for school entry and not require another after their fourth birthday.

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• Any adult who has not received their first MMR vaccine and is not pregnant can get their first MMR vaccine now.

 

Some helpful links: 

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• Please click here for information about measles including signs and symptoms.

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• Please click here for information on the MMR vaccine.

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• Please click here for information about the current measles cases and outbreak.

 

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General information regarding international travel and measles prevention:

 

• The MMR vaccine is generally recommended for anyone over 6 months traveling abroad who has not yet received two vaccines.

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