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Infectious Diseases
An illness caused by an infectious agent or its toxins that occurs through the direct or indirect transmission of the infectious agent or its products from an infected individual or via an animal, vector or the inanimate environment to a susceptible animal or human host. Examples include, but are not limited to, Influenza; COVID-19; HIV; Avian Flu; Mpox; Anthrax, and others.
National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases. Division of Viral Diseases
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Be Ready for Measles Toolkit
Refer to this summary table to find the MMR recommendations based on age and status. Age groups include 6 to 11 months old; 1 to 6 years old; 7 to 18 years old; adults over 18; and people who are pregnant.
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National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases. Division of Viral Diseases (2026). Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) Vaccine: Recommendations Summary.
National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases. Division of Viral Diseases "Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) Vaccine: Recommendations Summary" (2026)
National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases. Division of Viral Diseases "Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) Vaccine: Recommendations Summary" , 2026
National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases. Division of Viral Diseases
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Be Ready for Measles Toolkit
¿Viajará pronto? El sarampión puede ser grave. [1080x1350]. Asegúrese de que su familia esta protegida con la vacuna contra el sarampión, las paperas y la rubéola (MMR o triple viral).
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National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases. Division of Viral Diseases (2026). ¿Viajará pronto? El sarampión puede ser grave. [1080x1350].
National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases. Division of Viral Diseases "¿Viajará pronto? El sarampión puede ser grave. [1080x1350]" (2026)
National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases. Division of Viral Diseases "¿Viajará pronto? El sarampión puede ser grave. [1080x1350]" , 2026
National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases. Division of Viral Diseases
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2026/05/11
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Be Ready for Measles Toolkit
¿Viajará pronto? El sarampión puede ser grave. [1080x1080]. Asegúrese de que su familia esta protegida con la vacuna contra el sarampión, las paperas y la rubéola (MMR o triple viral).
Supporting FilesMulti-LanguagePublic Domain
National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases. Division of Viral Diseases (2026). ¿Viajará pronto? El sarampión puede ser grave. [1080x1080].
National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases. Division of Viral Diseases "¿Viajará pronto? El sarampión puede ser grave. [1080x1080]" (2026)
National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases. Division of Viral Diseases "¿Viajará pronto? El sarampión puede ser grave. [1080x1080]" , 2026
National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases. Division of Viral Diseases
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2026/05/11
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Be Ready for Measles Toolkit
¿Viajará pronto? El sarampión puede ser grave. [1200x675]. Asegúrese de que su familia esta protegida con la vacuna contra el sarampión, las paperas y la rubéola (MMR o triple viral).
Supporting FilesMulti-LanguagePublic Domain
National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases. Division of Viral Diseases (2026). ¿Viajará pronto? El sarampión puede ser grave. [1200x675].
National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases. Division of Viral Diseases "¿Viajará pronto? El sarampión puede ser grave. [1200x675]" (2026)
National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases. Division of Viral Diseases "¿Viajará pronto? El sarampión puede ser grave. [1200x675]" , 2026
National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases. Division of Viral Diseases
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2026/05/11
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Be Ready for Measles Toolkit
¿Viajará pronto? El sarampión puede ser grave. [1600x900]. Asegúrese de que su familia esta protegida con la vacuna contra el sarampión, las paperas y la rubéola (MMR o triple viral).
Supporting FilesMulti-LanguagePublic Domain
National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases. Division of Viral Diseases (2026). ¿Viajará pronto? El sarampión puede ser grave. [1600x900].
National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases. Division of Viral Diseases "¿Viajará pronto? El sarampión puede ser grave. [1600x900]" (2026)
National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases. Division of Viral Diseases "¿Viajará pronto? El sarampión puede ser grave. [1600x900]" , 2026
National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases. Division of Viral Diseases
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Be Ready for Measles Toolkit
Measles can affect older adults. Measles is very contagious and can cause serious illness in adults—not just children. Complications are more common in children younger than 5 years and adults older than 20 years.What you need to know: Common measles symptoms include high fever and rash. Measles can also cause a cough, runny nose, and red, watery e
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National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases. Division of Viral Diseases (2026). Measles can be Serious at any Age.
National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases. Division of Viral Diseases "Measles can be Serious at any Age" (2026)
National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases. Division of Viral Diseases "Measles can be Serious at any Age" , 2026
National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases. Division of Viral Diseases
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Be Ready for Measles Toolkit
1 de cada 20 niños con sarampión contraerá neumonía, la causa más frecuente de muerte por sarampión en niños pequeños.Comparte este gráfico en tu cuenta de redes sociales.
Supporting FilesMulti-LanguagePublic Domain
National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases. Division of Viral Diseases (2026). El Sarampión puede ser grave: Neumonía.
National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases. Division of Viral Diseases "El Sarampión puede ser grave: Neumonía" (2026)
National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases. Division of Viral Diseases "El Sarampión puede ser grave: Neumonía" , 2026
National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases. Division of Viral Diseases
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Be Ready for Measles Toolkit
1 out of every 20 children with measles will get pneumonia, the most common cause of death from measles in young children.Share this graphic on your social media account.
Supporting FilesMulti-LanguagePublic Domain
National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases. Division of Viral Diseases (2026). Measles Can be Serious: Pneumonia.
National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases. Division of Viral Diseases "Measles Can be Serious: Pneumonia" (2026)
National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases. Division of Viral Diseases "Measles Can be Serious: Pneumonia" , 2026
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