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U.S. travelers need to be aware of measles in Europe and should ensure children are adequately vaccinated

U.S. Travelers Should Be Aware of Measles Risk in Europe

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Risk up for inadequately vaccinated individuals visiting Europe, those in contact with infected travelers
The number of measles cases in the United States so far this year has reached 1

CDC: U.S. Measles Cases Reach 1,044

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Cases in 2019 now highest since 1992 and since the disease was declared eliminated in the U.S.
Compulsory vaccination at school entry in addition to current immunization programs will be necessary in several high-income countries to prevent future measles resurgence

Current Strategies for Measles Vaccination Insufficient

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Current policies will not eliminate measles or prevent future resurgence in seven high-income countries
Five months into 2019

CDC: Reported Measles Cases Reach 971

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With continued outbreaks, CDC says U.S. risks losing measles elimination status
The number of reported measles cases in the United States climbed to 839 as of last week

CDC: U.S. Measles Cases in 2019 Reach 839

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Most on cruise ship under measles quarantine cleared to leave
In a commentary published online May 9 in The Lancet Infectious Diseases

Model Predicts Counties at Risk for Measles Outbreak

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Counties identified as being at risk should be targeted for enhanced surveillance, vaccination
Hundreds of passengers and crew members of a Church of Scientology cruise ship remain under quarantine in its home port of Curacao while awaiting measles test results.

Scientology Cruise Ship Passengers, Crew Still Under Quarantine

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Affected crew member, who was immediately isolated after showing symptoms, has since recovered
At least 60 more measles cases have been reported in the United States

CDC: Number of Measles Cases in the United States Reaches 764

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So far this year, 23 states have reported measles cases
A case of measles has led to the quarantine of a cruise ship with nearly 300 passengers and crew on the Caribbean island of St. Lucia

Measles Case Leads to Quarantine of Cruise Ship in St. Lucia

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Also, woman with measles attended a midnight screening of Avengers movie in Orange County, California
A total of 704 cases of measles were reported in the United States from Jan. 1 to April 26

CDC: 704 Measles Cases Reported in U.S. Through April 26, 2019

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Thirteen outbreaks were reported; six of these were linked to underimmunized close-knit communities