Measles Vaccines: WHO Position Paper – April 2017

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This position paper on measles encompasses the latest advancements in the field, such as the elimination of introduction criteria for the routine second dose of measles-containing vaccine (MCV2). It also provides guidance on the appropriate timing for vaccinating infants starting from 6 months of age and outlines recommendations for revaccinating HIV-infected children who are undergoing highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART). Notably, this paper supersedes the 2009 WHO position paper on measles vaccines.

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Focus Area: Infectious Disease

Audience: Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Disease Outbreaks; Measles; Measles Vaccine; Vaccination; Immunization Programs

Institutions: World Health Organization (WHO)

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