USA Banner

Official US Government Icon

Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Secure Site Icon

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock ( ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

U.S. Department of Transportation U.S. Department of Transportation Icon United States Department of Transportation United States Department of Transportation
MSCI Advisory

2018-008-Global-Measles Outbreak

Description
  1. Reference: Centers for Disease Control Travel Health Alert Notice on Measles: (https://go.usa.gov/xQU8G).
  2. Issue: The Center for Disease Control (CDC) issued a Travel Health Alert Notice regarding Measles Outbreaks in Africa, Asia, Europe and the Pacific. Measles remains a common disease in many parts of the world, including areas in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Pacific. Worldwide, 19 cases of measles per 1 million persons are reported each year; about 89,780 die. In the United States, most of the measles cases result from international travel.
  3. Guidance: U.S. maritime industry stakeholders are advised to follow CDC guidelines for vaccinations. Further updates will be provided through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website at: https://go.usa.gov/xQU8G.
  4. Contact Information: Any questions regarding this advisory should be directed to the CDC at: https://wwwn.cdc.gov/dcs/contactus/form.
  5. Cancellation: This advisory will automatically expire on November 13, 2018.
Status:
Cancelled