Measles resource center
Welcome to the American Academy of Dermatology’s hub for measles. Measles is a vaccine-preventable disease; the information below is on the current measles outbreak (2025) in the U.S. This page provides resources to help recognize measles, clinical and vaccine information, office preparedness, and other resources. The AAD Emerging Diseases Task Force developed this content. Please check back regularly for disease alerts and new resources.
Learn about changing vaccination rates and recent measles outbreaks in the U.S.
Learn how to recognize measles, how contagious it is, and complications of the disease.
Learn how to test cases, how to prepare your practice, and what to do in case of exposure.
Access resources on vaccines and post-exposure prophylaxis, including for immunocompromised patients.
