In brief
Videos, infographics, key statistics, expert interviews… Find the latest news and key information about measles here
national bulletin
Measles in France from January 1 to March 31, 2026
national bulletin
Measles in France. 2024 Annual Report.
The disease
Measles, one of the most contagious infectious diseases
Measles is one of the most contagious infectious diseases. It is caused by a virus of the genus Morbillivirus in the Paramyxoviridae family.
According to estimates by the World Health Organization (WHO), measles was still responsible for...
What We Do
Measles is a highly contagious disease that can lead to serious complications. It remains one of the world’s major infectious diseases. In France, a resurgence of cases was observed in recent years, particularly in 2018 and 2019. Although the measles virus circulated at low levels throughout...
Data
The measles surveillance system established by Santé publique France enables the study of epidemiological trends for this vaccine-preventable disease and virological monitoring. The epidemiological situation regarding measles in France is the subject of regular epidemiological updates, issued...
Tools
Here you will find the resources (videos, TV spots, radio spots) and prevention materials made available to healthcare professionals and the general public
Publications
Here you will find the latest scientific publications related to the studies and research conducted by Santé publique France.
2 publications
communication congrès
Measles on Campus (Measles Outbreak on the Bordeaux Campus)
In relation to
Rubella
thematic dossier
Rubella is a viral infection that is usually mild but can, during pregnancy, lead to fetal death or congenital rubella syndrome. A vaccine is available to prevent infection.
Vaccination
thematic dossier
Contagious diseases most often affect children at a very young age. Because children are particularly vulnerable, they are a priority target for vaccination programs.
