Immunizations for Travelers | Division of Public Health

Adults and children need to have immunizations for a variety of vaccine-preventable diseases. Often, both adults and children need special shots if they are traveling abroad.

Travel Recommendations

Current Health Threat: Measles

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Immunization Recommendations

All U.S. residents 6 months and older without evidence of immunity who are planning to travel internationally or to U.S. areas with known outbreaks should get the MMR vaccine before departure.

Age	Doses
Infants 6-11 months	One dose MMR before departure Infants who get the MMR vaccine before their first birthday should get two additional doses as part of the routine childhood immunization schedule, beginning at 12-15 months.
Children 12 months and older	Two doses of MMR, at least 28 days apart, before departure
Teens and adults without evidence of measles immunity	Two doses of MMR, at least 28 days apart, before departure

Age

Doses

Infants 6-11 months

One dose MMR before departure

Infants who get the MMR vaccine before their first birthday should get two additional doses as part of the routine childhood immunization schedule, beginning at 12-15 months.

Children 12 months and older

Two doses of MMR, at least 28 days apart, before departure

Teens and adults without evidence of measles immunity

Two doses of MMR, at least 28 days apart, before departure

Where to Get the Vaccine

No-cost vaccines for eligible children: Vaccines for Children
Contact your local health department
Find a federally qualified health center
Reach out to a rural health center

Travel Recommendations

Current Health Threat: Measles

Immunization Recommendations

Where to Get the Vaccine

Travel Resources