A mid the measles outbreak that started in Texas and is now believed to have spread to four other states , many people might be wondering: do I need to get a measles vaccine booster? Measles is a highly contagious airborne disease that can lead to severe complications, including death. It’s also vaccine preventable through the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine , which is typically administered in childhood in two doses. More than two decades ago, measles was declared eliminated from the