If you've had measles, are you then immune to it?

Is measles serious? For most people who get measles, the illness is not serious. It starts with fever, cough, runny nose, and watery eyes. After a few days a rash develops and lasts about a week. Then, it gets better by itself. However for some people who get measles, the disease can be more serious. read more

determine if you are immune to measles based on your vaccination record or if you had measles in the past, and; make special arrangements to evaluate you, if needed, without putting other patients and medical office staff at risk. read more

Once you've had measles or mumps, in general, you are immune to the disease for the rest of your life. If you have never had measles or mumps and are likely to be exposed to either, you are susceptible. read more

Measles is one of those diseases that once you have had it, you are immune for life, in most circumstances. The development of autoimmune disorders or completing chemotherapy can reduce immunological response, so people should discuss these situations with their own physicians if they have immune suppression due to chemotherapy or illness (including HIV status). read more

Yes. Measles is one of those diseases that once you have had it, you are immune for life, in most circumstances. read more