Key Points

• Since January 1, 2019, 1,587 cases of measles have been reported (vs. 2,451 cases during the same period in 2018), including 468 (29%) hospitalizations (20 in intensive care), 115 cases (7%) complicated by pneumonia, 2 cases of encephalitis, including 1 death (subacute encephalitis in an immunocompromised patient).

• The circulation of the measles virus has intensified, with 114 cases (on average) during weeks S18 through S22, compared to 75 cases (on average) during the previous 8 weeks.

• 81 departments reported at least 1 case during the period.

• 87% of cases occurred in unvaccinated or incompletely vaccinated individuals (out of a total of 1,112 cases, aged over one year and born since 1980, for whom vaccination status was known).

• The occurrence of nosocomial cluster cases underscores the importance of keeping healthcare workers’ vaccination statuses up to date.