Measles is a vaccine-preventable disease that continues to be a major cause of morbidity and mortality in children and young adults across the world. Immunization efforts have reduced the incidence of measles over the last 3 decades, but outbreaks are seen in high-transmission areas with susceptible populations, as is seen in hospitals and student campuses. The protection offered by prior vaccination may wean off over time making vaccinated individuals susceptible to infection. Hence, catch-up immunization drives should be undertaken for vulnerable populations such as healthcare personnel, along with routine immunization programs, with the goal to eliminate measles in the future. This case series presents measles in two of our medical residents who got infected despite being vaccinated in childhood.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_714_21DOI Listing

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