Pathogen
Measles virus.
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Transmission
Droplets, highest known contagiousness (95 % of unvaccinated contacts get infected).
Clinical picture
High fever, cough, runny nose, characteristic rash. Complications: otitis, pneumonia, feared: encephalitis (1:1,000) and SSPE (delayed sequela after years, always fatal).
Vaccine protection
MMR live vaccine, very effective and safe.
Who should be vaccinated?
All children. Adults born after 1970 with unclear status: one MMR dose. Measles Protection Act: mandatory for nursery/school admission.
Vaccination schedule (STIKO)
- 1. Dosis (11 Monate)
- 2. Dosis (15 Monate)
- Nachhol-Impfung Erwachsene nach 1970 — Einmalige MMR-Impfung bei unklarem Impfstatus oder nur 1 Dosis in Kindheit.
Booster: Keine Auffrischung nach 2 dokumentierten Dosen. Masernschutzgesetz: Pflichtimpfung für Kita-/Schul-Eintritt.
Further information on Measles: RKI vaccines A–Z.
