Measles

Measles is one of the most contagious infections, with potentially serious complications, and it can be eradicated worldwide. High vaccination coverage is essential to interrupt the spread of the virus and eliminate measles in different regions of the world.

Our missions

  • Monitoring the epidemiological trends of measles

  • Detect clusters of cases to implement appropriate control measures

  • During the pre-elimination phase, track the number of imported cases and cases linked to importation

  • Assessing and monitoring measles vaccination coverage

  • Promote measles vaccination

  • Assist in the certification of elimination

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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 is expected to have caused appr...

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Our Work

Measles is a highly contagious disease that can lead to serious complications. It remains one of the world’s major infectious diseases. It is a disease that has the potential to be eradicated globally and is the focus of elimination plans established in every region of the world and at the nation...

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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 wee...

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Tools

Here you will find the resources (videos, TV spots, radio spots) and prevention materials made available to healthcare professionals and the general public

In relation to

Rubéole

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.

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Vaccination

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.

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