Measles Resources

• Measles Homepage
• Resources for Health Care Providers

Resources for the General Public

Measles is one of the most contagious diseases there is. If one person has it, 9 out of 10 people close to that person who aren’t immune (protected), will also get measles. And it can be dangerous — severe cases of measles can lead to brain damage and even death. The resources on this page should help you understand more about measles and the importance of protecting yourself from getting it.

These resources were developed specifically for Alaska by the Division of Public Health:

• Measles Fact Sheet
• Measles Flyer
• Measles Poster
• Measles Travel Poster

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also has excellent resources about measles:

• 'About the Disease' provides information on risk factors, causes, signs and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and photographs of the disease
• Measles Multimedia Resources
• Frequently Asked Questions about Measles in the U.S.
• Measles Vaccination: Who Needs It?
• Measles Vaccine Information
• Vaccines do not cause autism. Get the facts

If you have questions about measles that aren’t answered here or are looking for more resources, you can visit the CDC measles webpage.