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Alaska Sees 2nd Measles Case in 2025
Alaska has reported two cases of measles so far in 2025:
Measles is highly contagious.
Measles can cause serious health complications, especially in children younger than 5 years of age.
If one person has it, up to 9 out of 10 people nearby will become infected if they are not protected: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHs25-jziQ8
The best protection against measles is measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine, which is 97% effective.
Is your MMR vaccination current? Read and share the Measles Fact Sheet and contact BBAHC at (907) 842-5201 for more information or to get vaccinated.
- May 2025, Juvenile in Anchorage, unvaccinated
- January 2025, Adult in Kenai Peninsula, unvaccinated
Measles is highly contagious.
Measles can cause serious health complications, especially in children younger than 5 years of age.
If one person has it, up to 9 out of 10 people nearby will become infected if they are not protected: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHs25-jziQ8
The best protection against measles is measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine, which is 97% effective.
Is your MMR vaccination current? Read and share the Measles Fact Sheet and contact BBAHC at (907) 842-5201 for more information or to get vaccinated.