Measles-containing vaccines are approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and indicated for the routine immunization of children and adolescents. These vaccines are also recommended for adults born after 1970 who have not been immunized. Adults born before 1970 are generally considered to have acquired natural immunity to measles. However, susceptible patients, such as healthcare workers, military personnel, and travelers outside North America, should receive the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine to safeguard against potential infection.
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