Resources

State and Federal Measles Virus General Information

• California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Measles Page
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Measles Page

For Travelers

• Measles Information for Travelers (CDC)
• Infographic: Protect Your Child from Measles for International Travelers (CDC)

For Parents

• Measles Educational Resources (CDC) English | Spanish
• How Well Vaccinated is Your Child’s School (CDPH)

For Child Care Providers

Child care staff play an important role in assuring safe and healthy environment for California youth by complying with the vaccination requirements under California law.

• Requirements for Employees and Volunteers at Child Care Centers and Family Child Care Homes (Shots for School)
• Preventing the Spread of Illness in Child Care (Am. Academy of Pediatrics)

For Schools

School staff play an important role in assuring safe and healthy futures for California youth by ensuring that all students in attendance are fully immunized.

If a confirmed measles exposure occurs at a school or in a childcare setting, Alameda County Public Health Department will exclude any unimmunized individuals from that setting from 7-21 days after the exposure.

• California Immunization Requirements for Schools (CDPH)
• Helpful tools for California Schools (CDPH)
• How Well Vaccinated is Your Child’s School (CDPH)
• Immunization Materials Order Form (ACPHD) – Alameda County schools needing Blue Cards or other immunization materials can order them for free using this link

For Healthcare providers