{"id":95674,"date":"2026-11-12T10:05:16","date_gmt":"2026-11-12T17:05:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/today\/?p=95674"},"modified":"2026-11-12T10:05:16","modified_gmt":"2026-11-12T17:05:16","slug":"measles-infants-babies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/today\/measles-infants-babies\/","title":{"rendered":"Measles and infants: How parents can protect babies from this highly contagious disease"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div><figure id=\"attachment_95700\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-95700\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-95700\" src=\"https:\/\/uchealth-wp-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2026\/11\/12093706\/infants-and-measles-web.webp\" alt=\"Mother holding infant. Infants are among the most vulnerable to measles because they are not routinely vaccinated until 12 months of age.\" width=\"640\" height=\"426\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-95700\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Infants are among the most vulnerable to measles because they are not routinely vaccinated until 12 months of age. Photo: Getty Images.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Amid an increase in measles infections in the U.S., including a northern Colorado infant who contracted the highly infectious illness while the family traveled abroad, parents may have questions about how to keep their babies safe.<\/p>\n<p>Infants are among the most vulnerable to measles because they are not routinely vaccinated until 12 months of age. That means their protection against measles depends heavily on the immunity of people around them.<\/p>\n<p>In the early 2000s, U.S. health officials declared measles eradicated. But <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/today\/is-measles-deadly-why-it-is-so-dangerous\/\">measles cases are on the rise in Colorado and elsewhere<\/a> after declining vaccination rates. That, along with the annual winter season of cold, flu, RSV and other illnesses, means babies are particularly at risk of getting sick.<\/p>\n<p>To answer parents\u2019 questions about keeping newborns and babies safe from measles and other wintertime illnesses, we consulted with two UCHealth doctors: \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/provider\/megan-ross-md\/\">Dr. Megan Ross<\/a>, a pediatrician with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/locations\/uchealth-primary-care-estes-valley-medical-center\/\">UCHealth Estes Valley Medical Center<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/provider\/michael-ramos-md-2\/\">Dr. Michael Ramos<\/a>, a family medicine doctor with UCHealth <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/locations\/uchealth-family-medicine-parkview-pueblo-west\/\">Family Medicine \u2013\u00a0 Parkview Pueblo West<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s what they recommend to keep newborns healthy and what families should do if they suspect they may have been exposed to measles or another illness and need medical care.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What is measles, and why are cases rising in Colorado and the U.S.?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Measles is one of the most contagious diseases in the world, Ross said. Infected people typically get sick with symptoms similar to those of a cold or the flu, namely fever, runny nose and red eyes. Then, a rash appears on the top of the body and moves downward. Symptoms typically appear seven to 14 days after exposure, and it can take up to 21 days for an infected person to get sick.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-callout-box col-xs-12 col-sm-6 right\" style=\"background-color:#dce4e7; color:#2e3b44;\">\n<p><strong>How can parents prevent measles in newborns and older babies?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Parents should vaccinate their babies to prevent measles once the baby turns a year old.<\/li>\n<li>Infants can get the measles vaccine as young as age six months if babies and their parents will be traveling to areas with measles outbreaks.<\/li>\n<li>Babies under the age of six months can\u2019t get measles vaccines, so family members should protect babies from illnesses by staying up to date on their vaccines.<\/li>\n<li>Mothers can pass immunity to measles and other illnesses through their breast milk. Extended breastfeeding can help protect babies from getting sick.<\/li>\n<li>Sick people should stay away from newborns.<\/li>\n<li>Parents should make sure all visitors wash their hands carefully before visiting newborns. Do not allow visitors to kiss their baby on the head or face.<\/li>\n<li>Measles is one of the most contagious diseases on Earth, and nine of 10 unvaccinated people who are exposed to measles will get it.<\/li>\n<li>Babies and older people who get measles can get very sick and can die from measles infections, and people who get measles also can suffer long-term health problems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>Infected people can <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/measles\/causes\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">spread measles<\/a> without knowing it because they can be contagious before having any symptoms. The virus can remain in the air for up to two hours after an infected person leaves the area. Measles is especially dangerous because it spreads so easily. Researchers have found that nine of 10 people who are not vaccinated and get exposed to the measles virus will get infected.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe outbreaks are so difficult to get a handle on because not everybody who is contagious has that stereotypical high fever and the rash,\u201d Ross said. \u201cThey can look and feel totally fine, and those virus particles that they breathe out can hang in the air for two hours. Anybody nearby who isn\u2019t vaccinated and protected against measles is then at risk for contracting measles.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>That&#8217;s why so-called herd immunity is so important, Ross said. Herd immunity refers to having a high enough percentage of people vaccinated to prevent sustained transmission of measles. Herd immunity of 95% is required to stop a measles outbreak.<\/p>\n<p>But herd immunity for measles has waned in recent years as fewer children have received the vaccine, in part because of false information about vaccines that have left communities vulnerable to outbreaks. In Colorado, <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/cdphe.colorado.gov\/diseases-a-to-z\/measles\/2026-case-information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">90.9% of people ages one to 18<\/a> have received at least one dose of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/diseases-conditions\/measles\/\">the MMR vaccine<\/a>, which provides combined protection for measles, mumps and rubella, according to medical experts at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.<div class=\"su-pullquote su-pullquote-align-right\">\n<p>How measles creates <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/news.cuanschutz.edu\/department-of-medicine\/immune-amnesia-measles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">immune amnesia<\/a> in your body.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The number of measles cases across the U.S. this year has surged to more than double the number of cases in 2025.<\/p>\n<p>As of Nov. 6, health officials at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/measles\/data-research\/index.html\">confirmed 5,182 measles cases<\/a> across the country so far in 2026. That\u2019s more than double the 2,289 confirmed in 2025.<\/p>\n<p>And at least two babies under age one have died from measles this year, with <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/pennsylvania-coroner-measles-outbreak-infant-deaths\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">one confirmed death of an infant in Pennsylvania<\/a> and <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dhs.wisconsin.gov\/news\/releases\/110526.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">another in Wisconsin<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In Colorado, health officials confirmed 27 measles cases so far in 2026, compared to 36 cases in all of 2025. The Colorado cases include an infant in Weld County who contracted measles. The baby&#8217;s family sought <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/cdphe.colorado.gov\/diseases-a-to-z\/measles\/colorado-exposure-location-information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">care at multiple locations<\/a> in the area in late October.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Why is measles dangerous for infants and babies? <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Newborns and older people face higher risks of complications from measles if they contract it, Ross said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen measles affects a kiddo, it makes them very sick,\u201d she said. \u201cThey have a one in five chance of needing to be admitted to the hospital.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Complications of measles for babies include developing ear infections, viral pneumonia and encephalitis, or inflammation of the brain, which can cause seizures, loss of hearing and permanent brain damage.<\/p>\n<p>Parents should check with their medical provider as soon as possible any time a newborn has a fever.<\/p>\n<p>For a newborn with a fever, doctors typically order bloodwork and a urine test and may even need to do a spinal tap to determine what is causing the fever, Ross said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWith babies that young, we have to be very proactive in identifying where their infection is,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Do babies have any protection against measles?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Newborns under the age of six months generally have some immunity to measles that they received while in utero, if their mother was vaccinated or previously contracted measles.<\/p>\n<p>But maternal protection varies and wanes over time. Babies depend upon herd immunity to stay safe from the disease, she said.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Can mothers pass immunities to babies through breast milk?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Yes. Mothers who are breastfeeding their babies can pass immunities that can prevent measles and other illnesses like the flu and colds to their babies through their milk.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why Ramos encourages all mothers to breastfeed, if possible, and to continue breastfeeding infants as long as possible to extend the period of time during which they\u2019ll receive immunities from their mothers.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>When can babies get the measles vaccines?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Babies typically get their first dose of the measles vaccine at 12 months of age, as part of the MMR vaccine. Children typically get the second dose, also called a booster, around age four to six, though children can get the second dose of measles vaccine as soon as 29 days after their first dose, Ross said.<\/p>\n<p>Parents who plan to travel with their infant to an area with a high rate of measles infections can get their baby a dose of the MMR vaccine when the baby is six months old. The child still will require two additional doses.<\/p>\n<p>Officials with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/cdphe.colorado.gov\/press-release\/state-public-health-officials-confirm-measles-case-in-weld-county-resident\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">recommend that babies age 6 months and older get the vaccine<\/a> if they are traveling internationally.<\/p>\n<p>Babies under age six months cannot get the measles vaccine.<\/p>\n<p>One downside to getting the measles vaccine before age 12 months and then getting two more doses is that a child\u2019s immunity is not quite as high as it would be with the typical vaccine at 12 months, Ross said.<\/p>\n<p>The <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/cdphe.colorado.gov\/press-release\/state-public-health-officials-confirm-measles-case-in-weld-county-resident\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Weld County infant who contracted measles<\/a> was not old enough for the routine MMR vaccination and the parents hadn\u2019t opted for the optional vaccine at six months of age.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Is the measles vaccine safe?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>\u201cThe MMR vaccine is unequivocally safe,\u201d Ross said. \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/today\/mmr-vaccines-do-not-cause-autism\/\">It does not cause autism.<\/a> And the single best way you can protect your child from getting measles is to vaccinate on time.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Ramos said most of the parents he sees in his practice want to vaccinate their children for measles as soon as possible.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m actually seeing an influx across all age groups regarding MMR immunization,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>How can I protect my baby from measles?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>All family members, older siblings, caregivers and visitors need to be up to date on their vaccines, Ramos said.<\/p>\n<p>Anyone who hasn\u2019t been vaccinated yet, including a sibling, can get a measles vaccine and then a booster 30 days later and be fully immunized.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>How can I protect my baby from measles while traveling?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>When it comes to traveling, Ross recommends avoiding places where measles outbreaks are occurring, if possible. Unfortunately, that is becoming more difficult since measles outbreaks are widespread throughout the U.S. this year and around the world. Parents can get information about outbreaks through local health departments and the CDC.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, she suggests evaluating the risks and benefits of a trip.<div class=\"su-pullquote su-pullquote-align-right\">Get more advice on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/today\/how-travelers-can-stay-safe-as-measles-cases-rise\/\">traveling and measles<\/a>.<\/div>\n<p>\u201cI really don\u2019t want people to stop living their lives,\u201d she said. \u201cWe still need to go to that story time at the library, and it might be important to go visit grandma out of state. I encourage people to be thoughtful about the risks and benefits of every action, and as long as we mitigate the risks, including getting vaccinated when it\u2019s time to get vaccinated, we can enjoy all the things we hope to.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2><strong>How do I know if my baby has measles, and what should I do?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Early measles symptoms in a child resemble those of a cold and include fever, cough, red eyes and a runny nose.<\/p>\n<p>About four days after those symptoms begin, someone with measles typically develops a rash of little red dots that starts at the hairline and spreads down the body.<\/p>\n<p>One tip-off that the illness might be measles is the combination of a fever of 103-104 degrees and the start of a rash, she said.<\/p>\n<p>If you suspect your baby might have measles, call your healthcare provider before going to their office or to urgent care or the emergency room, Ross said.<\/p>\n<p>A nurse or other provider can help assess the baby\u2019s symptoms and determine if the baby needs care, and where. The provider also can call ahead to the facility to ensure that healthcare providers have the right protocols in place to prevent infections from spreading to healthy patients.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What should I do if I think my baby has been exposed to measles?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Ross recommends parents call or send a message to their pediatrician or healthcare provider if they think their baby has been exposed to measles. Together, they can determine if the baby has symptoms and needs treatment.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>How do doctors treat measles in babies and children? <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The treatment for infants who get infected with measles focuses on making sure they don\u2019t become dehydrated, managing their fever and monitoring babies for complications such as pneumonia.<\/p>\n<p>Doctors may give Vitamin A to children who have measles, especially those sick enough to be admitted to the hospital, as part of guidelines of the <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/teams\/immunization-vaccines-and-biologicals\/essential-programme-on-immunization\/integration\/linking-with-other-health-interventions\/vitamin-a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">World Health Organization<\/a> and the <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aap.org\/en\/news-room\/fact-checked\/fact-checked-vitamin-a-does-not-prevent-measles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">American Academy of Pediatrics<\/a>, Ross said.<\/p>\n<p>Vitamin A will not kill the virus nor cure the complications, but it can help with a child\u2019s recovery, especially for children who are deficient in Vitamin A. Cod liver oil is not a treatment for measles, she said.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/today\/vitamin-a-and-cod-liver-oil-ineffective-against-measles-in-us\/\">Cod liver oil and Vitamin A<\/a> will not prevent measles.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Is it safe to take my baby to the doctor during a measles outbreak?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Ross recommends making an appointment earlier in the day, when fewer families are in the waiting room or examination room.<\/p>\n<div class=\"su-pullquote su-pullquote-align-right\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/today\/flu-season-colorado-cases\/\">Flu season hits early<\/a> in Colorado. Learn how to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/today\/how-to-keep-kids-healthier-during-cold-flu-season\/\">keep your child healthie<\/a>r during cold and flu season.\u00a0<\/div>\n<p>All healthcare providers have protocols to help ensure their facilities are as safe as possible for children and their parents.<\/p>\n<p>Above all, Ross urges parents to bring their children to their doctor appointments, even if they\u2019re afraid of contracting an illness in the doctor\u2019s office.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen folks decline or delay bringing their kids in for well-child care, we know that that negatively impacts them,\u201d she said. \u201cThe number of kids who were behind on their vaccinations coming through the COVID-19 pandemic was just astounding. Coming in for well-child care and making sure your kids are developmentally meeting milestones are really important reasons to come to your appointment, if at all possible.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2><strong>How can I protect my baby from flu, COVID-19, RSV and other illnesses?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Ross encourages parents to feel empowered to remind family and friends that their baby\u2019s immune system isn\u2019t as strong as an older child\u2019s, and to visit only if they\u2019re healthy.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAnybody with any kind of illness should be masked or wait until feeling better before seeing a newborn,\u201d she said. \u201cFor little ones, I would be very protective of who sees them.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Ramos encourages parents to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/today\/why-soap-and-water-work-better-than-hand-sanitizer-to-remove-remove-viruses-and-germs\/\">practice good hand-washing<\/a> hygiene to avoid passing along illness to their baby. He suggests that parents avoid large crowds and never let anyone kiss their baby on the face or head. Staying up to date on all recommended age-appropriate vaccines is important, he said.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What else should parents know about childhood vaccines?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Vaccines do not cause autism, SIDS and other major problems, research shows. Most children who get vaccines experience soreness at the injection site. More serious reactions occur so rarely that the benefits of vaccination far exceed the risks.<\/li>\n<li>Babies can safely receive multiple vaccinations at the same time as part of routine vaccine protocols.<\/li>\n<li>Most newborns get the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uchealth.org\/today\/newborn-hepatitis-b-vaccine-what-you-need-to-know\/\">hepatitis B vaccine<\/a> soon after birth, before the infant leaves the hospital.<\/li>\n<li>Babies do carry immunity from their mothers, but those immunities decline gradually after birth.<\/li>\n<li>Mothers who breastfeed their babies can pass along immunities for measles and other illnesses through their breast milk.<\/li>\n<li>Flu shots are recommended for babies, children and adults who are six months of age and older.<\/li>\n<li>Babies and children should receive vaccines according to the standard schedule endorsed by doctors and researchers with the <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aap.org\/en\/patient-care\/immunizations\/vaccination-recommendations-by-the-aap\/?srsltid=AYCX9vLenIDQOo1mdLa272xZuaL6y5on1AKCLtaQz0ANxFZfgXiv_ORW\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">American Academy of Pediatrics<\/a>, the <a id=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aafp.org\/clinical-insights\/immunizations-and-vaccines\/immunizations-schedules-resources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">American Academy of Family Physicians<\/a> and other experts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Amid an increase in measles infections in the U.S., including a northern Colorado infant who contracted the highly infectious illness while the family traveled abroad, parents may have questions about how to keep their babies safe. Infants are among the most vulnerable to measles because they are not routinely vaccinated until 12 months of age. 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