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As of March 30, 2015, the Berlin Senate Department of Health and Social Affairs has reported more than 950 cases of measles. Most of the measles cases have been in Berlin and Brandenburg State, which surrounds Berlin. There have also been cases in Baden-Württemberg and Sachsen (Saxony), according to CDC. CDC recommends that travelers to Germany protect themselves by making sure they are vaccinated against measles, particularly infants 6–11 months of age (1 dose of measles vaccine) and children 12 months of age or older (2 doses of measles vaccine). Clinicians should keep measles in mind when treating patients with fever and rash, especially if the patient has recently traveled internationally. Measles remains a common disease in many parts of the world, including areas in Europe, Asia, the Pacific, and Africa. Worldwide, about 20 million people get measles each year; about 146,000 die. In the United States, most of the measles cases result from international travel. The disease is brought into the United States by unvaccinated people who get infected in other countries. They spread measles to others, which can cause outbreaks. Anyone who is not protected against measles is at risk of getting infected when they travel internationally. Make Sure You’re Protected against Measles before International Travel What can travelers do to protect themselves? 1) Get measles vaccine:
2) Practice hygiene and cleanliness:
If you feel sick and think you may have measles:
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