Measles Multimedia

Videos

Get Vaccinated and Prevent Measles

Since measles is still common in many countries, unvaccinated travelers bring measles to the U.S. and it can spread. Protect yourself, you family, and your community with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, especially before traveling internationally.

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TEDMED at CDC: Measles—Making a Disease Disappear

At TEDMED@CDC Live Conference, Dr. Melinda Wharton explains how scientists, public health officials, healthcare providers, and individual families made decisions and took actions that led to measles disappearing from the United States.

TED stands for “Technology, Entertainment and Design.” TEDMED is where the world’s most creative minds meet healthcare’s most innovative science to stimulate inspiration, innovation and imagination.

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Running Time: 16:37 minutes
Date Released: 4/17/2013

Measles Clinical Features and Diagnosis

CDC’s Dr. Manisha Patel describes clinical features of measles, how to diagnose it in a patient, and what to do if you suspect you have a case. Includes images of children with measles infection.

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Running Time: 6:37 minutes
Date Released: 7/5/2019

Measles Clinical Features

CDC’s Dr. Manisha Patel describes clinical features of measles. Includes images of children with measles infection.

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Running Time: 3:04 minutes
Date Released: 7/5/2019

Measles Diagnosis

CDC’s Dr. Manisha Patel describes how to diagnose measles in suspected patients including control measures, testing, and reporting.

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Running Time: 3:00 minutes
Date Released: 7/5/2019

CDC Commentary: Suspect Measles and Act Fastexternal icon

A record number of measles cases is being reported, but these infections are often misdiagnosed because clinicians aren’t familiar with the signs and symptoms.
Running Time: 5:34 minutes
Date Released: 7/28/2014

CDC Commentary: Measles: What You Might Not Knowexternal icon

Recognizing, diagnosing, and preventing measles.
Running Time: 5:20 minutes
Date Released: 4/25/2011

Print

Measles and the Vaccine (Shot) to Prevent It

• English
• Spanish

Help him fight measles with the most powerful defense.

• 8-1/2″ x 11″, color pdf icon[1 page]
• 8-1/2″ x 11″, b/w pdf icon[1 page]

Slide Sets

• An Introduction to Measles Powerpoint presentation pdf icon[20 pages]
• Measles Data and Statistics Powerpoint presentation pdf icon[15 pages]

To request a PPT version of the slide sets, please email DVDCommunications@cdc.gov.

Matte Articles

Matte or drop-in articles are ready for you to customize, send directly to media outlet, or use in newsletters or other publications.

• Measles Is Serious pdf icon[1 page]
• About the MMR Vaccine pdf icon[2 pages]
• Keeping Vaccines Safe for Everyone pdf icon[2 pages]
• How Vaccines Are Developed pdf icon[2 pages]
• What Vaccines Are Made Of pdf icon[2 pages]
• CDC Asking Physicians to “Think Measles” and Help Stop the Spread pdf icon[2 pages]
• Pharmacists Play Crucial Part in Measles Prevention pdf icon[2 pages]

Web Feature

Measles: Make Sure Your Child Is Fully Immunized

In English and Spanish

Measles is a highly contagious disease. It can be serious for young children. Protect your child by making sure he or she is up to date on vaccinations, including before traveling abroad.

Podcasts

You can listen to these audio files on your computer now, or download them and listen to them later.

Dangerous Imports (August 2008)
Listen to this podcast: Long version (3:43) or Short version (0:59)
This podcast discusses vaccination, the safest, most effective method to prevent measles.

Measles Can Travel (February 2008)
Listen to this podcast: Long version (4:01) or Short version (0:59)
This podcast discusses a travel-related measles outbreak and steps that can be take to prevent future outbreaks.

Español

El sarampión puede viajar (Measles Can Travel) (November 2008)
Listen to this podcast (1:21)
En Estados Unidos, el sarampión no constituye una preocupación de salud de primer orden, porque la mayoría de las personas han sido vacunadas contra la enfermedad. Sin embargo, todavía se registran brotes de esta enfermedad infantil. En agosto del 2007 se diagnosticó sarampión en siete personas después de un evento deportivo internacional para niños celebrado en Estados Unidos. Prácticamente todos los brotes de sarampión en Estados Unidos se originan en personas que contraen la enfermedad en otro país, traen la enfermedad a Estados Unidos, y contagian a otras personas. Este fue el caso del brote más reciente. Este podcast habla de este brote y de los pasos que pueden tomarse para evitar brotes futuros.

Infographics

For measles infographics and other digital images, see Measles Web Graphics.