Measles Information

Return to top	Recommendations
	ACIP Recommendations: Update Regarding Administration of Combination MMRV Vaccine MMWR, March 14, 2008 / 57(10);258-260 www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5710a3.htm www.cdc.gov/mmwr/PDF/wk/mm5710.pdf
	General Recommendations on Immunization Source: MMWR, December 1, 2006; 55(RR-15):1-48 www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/rr5515a1.htm?s_cid=rr5515a1_e www.cdc.gov/mmwr/PDF/rr/rr5515.pdf
	Notice to Readers: Revised ACIP Recommendation for Avoiding Pregnancy After Receiving a Rubella-Containing Vaccine Source: MMWR, December 14, 2001, Vol. 50(49):1117 www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5049a5.htm
	Simultaneous Administration of Varicella Vaccine and Other Recommended Childhood Vaccines--United States, 1995—1999 Source: MMWR, November 20, 2001, Vol. 50:1058-1061 www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5047a4.htm
	Combination Vaccines for Childhood Immunization Source: MMWR, May 14, 1999, Vol. 48(RR05):1-15 www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/rr4805a1.htm
	Measles, Mumps, and Rubella -- Vaccine Use and Strategies for Elimination of Measles, Rubella, and Congenital Rubella Syndrome and Control of Mumps: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) Source: MMWR, May 22, 1998, Vol. 47(RR-8):1-57 www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/00053391.htm
	Measles Immunization in HIV-Infected Children Source: American Academy of Pediatrics http://aappolicy.aappublications.org/cgi/content/full/pediatrics;103/5/1057
	Age for Routine Administration of the Second Dose of Measles-Mumps-Rubella Vaccine Source: American Academy of Pediatrics http://aappolicy.aappublications.org/cgi/content/full/pediatrics;101/1/129
	Immunization of Health-Care Workers: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and the Hospital Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee (HICPAC) Source: MMWR, December 26, 1997, Vol. 46(RR-18):1-42 www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/00050577.htm
	Immunization of Adolescents: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Academy of Family Physicians, and the American Medical Association Source: MMWR, November 22, 1996, Vol. 45(RR-13):1-16 www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/00044572.htm

Return to top	Resources for Providers/Parents
	Vaccine Information Statement (VIS) for Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) Vaccine Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Available on IAC's website in English and a choice of languages at: www.immunize.org/vis/vis_mmr.asp
	Summary of Recommendations for Childhood Immunization Source: Immunization Action Coalition www.immunize.org/catg.d/rules1.pdf
	Does MMR vaccine cause autism? Examine the evidence. Source: Immunization Action Coalition www.immunize.org/mmrautism
	Vaccines and Autism Author: Dr. Paul Offit, Director, Vaccine Education Center www.immunize.org/autism/offit_article.pdf
	Measles Source: Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/pinkbook/downloads/meas.pdf
	Vaccinations for Adults... You’re NEVER Too Old to Get Shots! www.immunize.org/nslt.d/n18/p4030new.htm
	Immunizations for babies - A guide for parents. These are the vaccinations your baby needs Source: Immunization Action Coalition www.immunize.org/catg.d/p4010.htm
	When Do Children and Teens Need Vaccinations? English: www.immunize.org/nslt.d/n17/when1.htm
	Immunization Safety Review: Measles-Mumps-Rubella Vaccine and Autism Source: Institute of Medicine www.nap.edu/books/0309074479/html
	Summary of Recommendations for Adult Immunization Source: Immunization Action Coalition www.immunize.org/catg.d/p2011b.pdf
	Are You 11-19 Years Old? Then You Need to be Vaccinated! www.immunize.org/catg.d/p4020.htm
	Autism and Vaccine Research Source: National Institute of Child Health and Development www.nichd.nih.gov/publications/pubs/autism2.htm
	Frequently Asked Questions about the MMR Vaccine Source: National Network for Immunization Information www.immunizationinfo.org/assets/files/pdfs/2_MMR_faq.pdf
	Should My Child Receive the Measles, Mumps, and Rubella Vaccines Individually Rather Than as a Combination? Source: National Network for Immunization Information www.immunizationinfo.org/immunization_issues_detail.cfv?id=17
	Important Facts for Parents to Know about the MMR Vaccine Source: National Network for Immunization Information www.immunizationinfo.org/assets/files/pdfs/2_MMR_facts.pdf
	Vaccine Are Safe and Effective: Evidence Confirm No Link Between Autism and Vaccines Source: American Academy of Pediatrics www.aap.org/advocacy/washing/aprvaccine.htm
	Measles Initiative Source: American Red Cross, United Nations Foundation, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, World Health Organization, and the United Nations Children's Fund www.measlesinitiative.org/index3.asp
	The MMR Files (Interactive site which includes video footage and a game) Source: Science Museum, London, England www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/antenna/mmr
	National Network for Immunization Information www.immunizationinfo.org
	Vaccine Education Center, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia http://vaccine.chop.edu
	Measles Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd-vac/measles/default.htm
	American Academy of Pediatrics Childhood Immunization Support Program www.cispimmunize.org
	Vaccines and Autism Theory Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention www.cdc.gov/od/science/iso/concerns/mmr_autism.htm
	Global Laboratory Network For Measles Surveillance www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvrd/revb/measles/index.htm
	MMR: The Facts Source: Immunisation Information Team, Department of Health, United Kingdom www.mmrthefacts.nhs.uk
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