How Can I Protect My Baby from Measles? | AAP

Babies and young children are especially vulnerable to severe complications from measles. Pediatrician and neonatologist Joanna Parga-Belinkie shares five things you can do to protect your infant against measles if they’re too young for the MMR vaccine. Talk to your pediatrician with questions about measles or the MMR vaccine. If you live in an outbreak area or are traveling internationally, your baby may be able to receive the vaccine before 12 months of age.