CDC Urges Vaccination, Updates Travel Advisory Amid Surge In Measles Cases

In the revised guideline, the CDC now advises one dose of MMR vaccine for children aged 6 to 11 months if they are traveling abroad. Children aged 12 months and older, along with adults without measles immunity, should get two doses of the MMR vaccine, spaced at least 28 days apart, before the travel. (Credit: Image by Freepik)

Amid a surge in cases of measles in the U.S. and across the globe, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has urged to increase vaccination among young children, particularly among those traveling abroad, while updating travel advisories.

Since the beginning of this year, there have been 58 confirmed cases of measles in the U.S. across 17 jurisdictions, with seven outbreaks occurring in seven jurisdictions. This is in contrast with last year's total of 58 cases and four outbreaks nationwide.