Updated: Measles immunization & prevention

About this episode

This episode features a discussion on the measles vaccine for adults and children with a top infectious disease specialist.

Note: A previous version of this episode first aired in February 2025, and was updated in March 2026. In this episode, a top infectious disease specialist from University of Michigan Health answer questions about the measles vaccine for adults and children. Read the full article here . Episode Transcript For more on this story and for others like it, visit the Health Lab website where you can subscribe to our Health Lab newsletters to receive the latest in health research and information to your inbox each week. Health Lab is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network , and is produced by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. You can listen to Health Lab wherever you get your podcasts. All Health Lab content including health news, best practices and research insights are for informational purposes only and are not a substitute for professional medical guidance. Always seek the advice of a health care provider for questions about your health and treatment options. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Guest: Top Infectious Disease Specialist

Topics covered

• measles
• immunization
• prevention
• vaccine
• infectious disease

Keywords

• health
• Michigan Medicine
• vaccination
• public health

Mentioned in this episode

Products: measles vaccine

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