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TEDMED at CDC: Measles—Making a Disease Disappear

At TEDMED@CDC Live Conference, Dr. Melinda Wharton explains how scientists, public health officials, healthcare providers, and individual families made decisions and took actions that led to measles disappearing from the United States.

TED stands for “Technology, Entertainment and Design.” TEDMED is where the world’s most creative minds meet healthcare’s most innovative science to stimulate inspiration, innovation and imagination.

CDC Commentary: Suspect Measles and Act Fast

A record number of measles cases is being reported, but these infections are often misdiagnosed because clinicians aren’t familiar with the signs and symptoms.
Running Time: 5:34 minutes
Date Released: 7/28/2014

Measles Clinical Features

• Video transcript [1 page]

CDC’s Dr. Raymond Strikas, MD, describes clinical features of measles infection. Includes images of children with measles infection.
Running Time: 3:15 minutes
Date Released: 6/9/2014

CDC Commentary: Measles: What You Might Not Know

Recognizing, diagnosing, and preventing measles.
Running Time: 5:20 minutes
Date Released: 4/25/2011

Measles and the Vaccine (Shot) to Prevent It

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Help him fight measles with the most powerful defense.

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Measles: Make Sure Your Child Is Fully Immunized

In English and Spanish

Measles is a highly contagious disease. It can be serious for young children. Protect your child by making sure he or she is up to date on vaccinations, including before traveling abroad.

Dangerous Imports (August 2008)
Listen to this podcast: Long version (3:43) or Short version (0:59)
This podcast discusses vaccination, the safest, most effective method to prevent measles.

Measles Can Travel (February 2008)
Listen to this podcast: Long version (4:01) or Short version (0:59)
This podcast discusses a travel-related measles outbreak and steps that can be take to prevent future outbreaks.

El sarampión puede viajar (Measles Can Travel) (November 2008)
Listen to this podcast (1:21)
En Estados Unidos, el sarampión no constituye una preocupación de salud de primer orden, porque la mayoría de las personas han sido vacunadas contra la enfermedad. Sin embargo, todavía se registran brotes de esta enfermedad infantil. En agosto del 2007 se diagnosticó sarampión en siete personas después de un evento deportivo internacional para niños celebrado en Estados Unidos. Prácticamente todos los brotes de sarampión en Estados Unidos se originan en personas que contraen la enfermedad en otro país, traen la enfermedad a Estados Unidos, y contagian a otras personas. Este fue el caso del brote más reciente. Este podcast habla de este brote y de los pasos que pueden tomarse para evitar brotes futuros.