Communicable Diseases and Epidemiology
Measles (Rubeola) in adults
Measles is a respiratory disease caused by a virus. It is also known as '10- day', 'hard' or 'red' measles. Do not confuse this illness with rubella. Rubella is sometimes called 'German' or '3-day' measles.
- Rash
- High fever
- Cough
- Runny nose
- Red, watery eyes (lasts about a week)
What are the potential complications?
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Can include diarrhea, ear infections, pneumonia, encephalitis, seizures, and death
How is measles transmitted?
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Droplet or airborne spread of the virus from the nose and mouth of a person who is infected.
Measles vaccine (in the form of MMR, MR or measles only vaccines) can prevent this disease.
Which adults need measles (Rubeola) vaccine?
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You should consider getting a measles vaccination if:
You were born in or after 1957, AND:
- You have not had a measles vaccination or MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccination in 1968 or later.
- You do not have a history of having had measles disease or a blood test that shows immunity to measles. You are not required to get a blood test before getting a measles vaccination.
- Most adults need only one measles vaccination, but if the adult works with patients or if the adult is exposed to a measles outbreak, a second dose of measles vaccine is recommended.
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Plain Talk About Child Immunizations
Facts about  childhood immunization; vaccine preventable disease, vaccine safety, the immune system and how vaccines work, legal requirements, and more.
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