Measles is one of the world’s most contagious diseases.

T he U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has updated its travel advice following an increase in measles cases in the United States. Contrary to some media reports , the CDC has not issued a blanket warning to Americans not to fly if they are not vaccinated against measles.

The warning includes an advisory that travelers could be more susceptible to measles, which is highly contagious: “Travelers can catch measles in many travel settings including travel hubs like airports and train stations, on public transportation like airplanes and trains, at tourist attractions, and at large, crowded events. Infected travelers can bring the disease back to their home communities where it can spread rapidly among people who are

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