Do I need a measles booster jab if I'm travelling overseas?

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Dr Julian Ng

General Practitioner

Hi,

I understand there may be concerns about measles given the recent outbreak in Taiwan and Japan. However, if you have received 2 doses of measles vaccine when you were a child, then you are considered as immune and will not require a booster.

2 doses of the MMR vaccine grant life-long protection against measles.

If you are unsure of your vaccination status, you can check with your country’s child’s health booklet for documentation of recieving the vaccine as a child or speak with your family doctor.

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What vaccines do I need for traveling in Europe, Italy and France?

As far as I’m aware, no vaccinations are needed for Italy and France. Speaking as someone who has stayed in Europe for a large part of my life, and travel there frequently for work/play. Neither country’s tourism board also recommends any necessary vaccinations. Have a great trip!

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