Disease and
Immunization Facts

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Measles, Mumps, Rubella

What Is It?

• Measles causes an illness with fever and a rash
  
• Measles is transmitted easily from person to person through coughing, sneezing or direct contact
  
• Mumps causes fever and swelling of the glands in the mouth and throat area and, in men, may affect the testicles
  
• Rubella (German measles) is a disease of concern for pregnant women, whether traveling or not
  
• Rubella can cause severe damage to the unborn child

Where Is It?

• Measles is prevalent in the developing world, and is easily transmitted through coughing, sneezing or direct contact
• The potential for Rubella exposure is greater in developing countries

Prevention Tips

• When possible, avoid contact with infected individuals
  
• Maintain a strict hygiene regimen, such as washing your hands before eating
  
• Ensure your immunizations are up-to-date

Available Immunizations

• Immunization against measles, mumps and rubella is customarily given during childhood
  
• If your travel plans will interrupt the normal immunization schedule for your children, discuss their needs with your physician
  
• Anyone born in 1970 or later, who has never had measles or mumps, should be immunized prior to international travel
  
• If you have never had measles or mumps or received immunization, you should be immunized prior to international travel