Measles is an 'imminent threat' worldwide, CDC and WHO report finds

Nearly 40 million children missed measles vaccine dose in 2021

WHO/CDC report point to sliding measles vaccination coverage and call for strengthening measures

WHO, CDC: A record 40 million kids miss measles vaccine dose

(AP) — The World Health Organization and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say measles immunization has dropped significantly since the coronavirus pandemic began, resulting in a record high of nearly 40 million children missing a vaccine dose last year.In a report issued Wednesday, the WHO and the CDC said millions of children were now susceptible to measles, among the world’s most contagious diseases. In 2021, officials said …

WHO and the CDC warn that measles is a global threat

The coronavirus pandemic interrupted routine health services and therefore delayed the application of vaccines against this disease

Measles now an imminent global threat: WHO

There is now an imminent threat of measles spreading in various regions globally, as COVID-19 led to a steady decline in vaccination

Measles now an 'imminent' global threat due to pandemic and missed vaccines

A joint report by the two health organisations said millions of children are now susceptible to one of the world’s most contagious diseases due to a fall in vaccine uptake during the pandemic

WHO, CDC: A record 40 million kids miss measles vaccine dose

In a report issued Wednesday, the WHO and the CDC said millions of children were now susceptible to measles, among the world’s most contagious diseases.