Guidance

Measles: the green book chapter

Measles immunisation information for public health professionals, including updates.

• From: UK Health Security Agency
• Published: 20 March 2013
• Last updated: 14 April 2026
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  1. 14 April 2026

     Updated wording on the routine vaccination schedule across MMRV Green Book chapters.

  2. 23 January 2026

     Updated to align wording to other Green book chapters.

  3. 3 December 2025

     This chapter has been updated to include the introduction of the MMRV vaccine from 1 January 2026.

  4. 31 December 2019

     Revised to include the updated epidemiology to 2018, the administration of MMR and other live vaccines and recommended intervals, rare and serious events, and advice for pregnant women sections.

  5. 31 October 2019

     Added revised chapter, including the epidemiology data, viral rash in pregnancy and measles prophylaxis content.

  6. 1 July 2013

     Added a link to archive of chapter update patches.

  7. 3 April 2013

     Added attachment (chapter update patch dated 28 January 2013). Updated the Body text to include link to NHS Choices.

  8. 20 March 2013

     First published.

Documents

Measles: the green book chapter

Ref: UK Health Security Agency gateway number: 2026005

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Details

Measles is an acute viral illness caused by a morbillivirus of the paramyxovirus family. This chapter describes the MMR vaccine, its presentation and administration.