Measles Outbreak in the USA 

Cases are rising fast. Health officials say: take it seriously and stay alert.

Cases are rising fast. Health officials say: take it seriously and stay alert.

What Is Measles? 

Measles is a virus. It spreads through the air and hits fast—especially kids.

Measles is a virus. It spreads through the air and hits fast—especially kids.

How It Spreads 

It spreads by coughs, sneezes, or talking. The virus stays in the air for hours.

It spreads by coughs, sneezes, or talking. The virus stays in the air for hours.

First Signs of Measles 

High fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, and white spots in the mouth.

High fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, and white spots in the mouth.

Watch for the Rash 

The red rash starts on the face, then spreads. It shows up after the fever.

The red rash starts on the face, then spreads. It shows up after the fever.

Who's at Risk? 

Unvaccinated kids, babies, adults with no shots, and people with weak immunity.

Unvaccinated kids, babies, adults with no shots, and people with weak immunity.

Stay Safe, Stay Clean 

Wash hands. Don’t touch your face. Cover coughs. Wear a mask if you’re sick.

Wash hands. Don’t touch your face. Cover coughs. Wear a mask if you’re sick.

Vaccines Work 

MMR shots protect you. Two doses give strong, lasting protection.

MMR shots protect you. Two doses give strong, lasting protection.

Act Now to Protect Yourself 

Check your vaccine. Avoid crowds if sick. Call your doctor if unsure.

Check your vaccine. Avoid crowds if sick. Call your doctor if unsure.