title: International measles importations United States, 1980-1985.
abstract: Between 1980 and 1985, 89-121 international measles importations were reported annually in the US, accounting for 0.7-6.9% of the annual number of reported measles cases. These measles cases were acquired in more than 70 different countries. Three countries accounted for over one third of all imported cases: Mexico, the UK and the Philippines. Thirty-six states reported importations. However, over half of all importations were reported from only six states: California, New York, Maryland, Florida, Texas and Hawaii. Most measles importations did not cause transmission in the US. In 1982 and 1985 only 16% and 29% of importations resulted in any spread cases. Until there is better control of measles worldwide, high immunization levels are crucial for continued measles control in the US.
authors.affiliation: Division of Immunization, Centers for Disease Control, Atlanta, GA 30333.
authors.forename: L E
authors.initials: LE
authors.lastname: Markowitz
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Tomasi
authors.forename: C E
authors.initials: CE
authors.lastname: Hawkins
authors.forename: S R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Preblud
authors.forename: W A
authors.initials: WA
authors.lastname: Orenstein
authors.forename: A R
authors.initials: AR
authors.lastname: Hinman
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008457:Measles / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000635:transmission*; D008458:Measles Vaccine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014195:Travel; D014481:United States
chemical_list: D008458:Measles Vaccine