Measles Videos

Purpose

Share these videos to increase awareness of measles symptoms, how easily it spreads, the potential health problems it can cause, and vaccine recommendations.

Illustration of family protected against measles.

YouTube Videos

Measles complications

Measles is a highly contagious disease that can lead to serious complications such as pneumonia and encephalitis.

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Running Time: :30 seconds

Date Released: 5/7/2024

Measles is very contagious

Measles is so contagious that if one person has it, up to 9 out of 10 people around him or her will also become infected if they are not protected.

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Running Time: :30 seconds

Date Released: 5/7/2024

Measles & international travel

Measles cases in the United States originate from unvaccinated international travelers, If you plan to travel internationally, make sure you and your loved ones are fully vaccinated at least 2 weeks before you depart.

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Running Time: :25 seconds

Date Released: 5/7/2024

Clinical overview of measles

CDC’s Dr. Dan Filardo discusses clinical overview of measles, differentiate the clinical presentation of measles from other viral causes of febrile rash, discuss the laboratory diagnoses of measles, and recognized the importance of measles vaccination. Includes images of children with measles infection.

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Running Time: 35:32 minutes

Date Released: 6/27/2024

Earn continuing education (CE)

To receive continuing education (CE) for this course, Clinical Overview of Measles: Diagnosis, Laboratory Testing, and Outbreak Response (Web on Demand) - WB4728, please visit CDC TRAIN and search for the course in the Course Catalog. Then, follow the steps below.

  1. Register for and complete the course.
  2. Pass the post-assessment with a percentage of 80%.
  3. Complete the evaluation.
  4. Visit Your Learning to access your certificates and transcript.

Measles clinical features & diagnosis

CDC's Dr. Manisha Patel describes clinical features of measles, how to diagnose it in a patient, and what to do if you suspect you have a case. Includes images of children with measles infection.

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Running Time: 6:37 minutes

Date Released: 7/5/2019

Measles clinical features

CDC's Dr. Manisha Patel describes clinical features of measles. Includes images of children with measles infection.

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Running Time: 3:04 minutes

Date Released: 7/5/2019

Measles diagnosis

CDC's Dr. Manisha Patel describes how to diagnose measles in suspected patients including control measures, testing, and reporting.

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Running Time: 3:00 minutes

Date Released: 7/5/2019