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Health12 Oct 2026

Here's what to know if you're unsure about your measles immunity status

Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself against measles. For most adults, one shot of the MMR is considered enough protection. But there are certain situations that call for a second dose.

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Vaccination is the best way to protect yourself against measles. Measles is the most contagious disease known. Just look at what's happening in Pennsylvania, says Patsy Stinchfield, executive director of the Measles Collaborative, a public health effort led by the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases. "If Pennsylvania can see it spread that fast, that can happen in any state that has low immunization rates." As vaccination rates have fallen across the country, many communities have become vulnerable. Nationwide, more than 4,000 measles cases have been reported this year alone — the highest number in 35 years. Stinchfield says the recent measles surge has got many people wondering if they're at risk. Two doses of the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine is 97% effective — meaning 97% of people will have an immune response. "The measles vaccine is safe. It's highly effective, and it confers lifelong immunity," says Dr.

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From the storyVaccination is the best way to protect yourself against measles.

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From the storyMeasles is the most contagious disease known.

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From the storyJust look at what's happening in Pennsylvania, says Patsy Stinchfield, executive director of the Measles Collaborative, a public health effort led by the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases.

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From the storyJust look at what's happening in Pennsylvania, says Patsy Stinchfield, executive director of the Measles Collaborative, a public health effort led by the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases.

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From the story"If Pennsylvania can see it spread that fast, that can happen in any state that has low immunization rates." As vaccination rates have fallen across the country, many communities have become vulnerable.

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