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The measles vaccine is safe, effective and inexpensive. The first vaccine is recommended between 12-15 months of age. Two dose are recommended to ensure immunity and prevent outbreaks. The second dose is recommended between ages 4-6, but it may be given earlier if it has been at least 28 days since the first dose.

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Complications may include blindness, encephalitis (brain swelling), dehydration, ear infections, or severe respiratory infections such as pneumonia. Women who are pregnant and infected are at risk of having a miscarriage or preterm delivery.

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A runny nose, a cough, red and watery eyes, and small white spots inside the cheeks can develop. Then a rash erupts on the face and upper neck and eventually reaches the hands and feet.

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The first sign of measles is a high fever, which begins about 10 to 12 days after exposure to the virus.

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Measles is caused by a virus in the paramyxovirus family.

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What is measles and how is it transmitted?

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What is measles and how is it transmitted?

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A highly contagious, serious disease caused by a virus.

It is passed through direct contact and through the air. In particular, coughing and sneezing transmit the disease.

The virus infects the respiratory tract, then spreads throughout the body.

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Since the beginning of 2017 and as of June 16th, Somalia has reported 9,813 cases of measles, making it the country with the highest incidence rate.

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Measles is one of the leading causes of death among young children even though a safe and cost-effective vaccine is available. In 2016, there were 89,780 measles deaths globally. This was the first year that measles death has fallen below 100,00 per year. The measles vaccination has resulted in a 84% drop in measles deaths between 2000 and 2016 worldwide.