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 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.

Measles now an imminent global threat due to pandemic, say WHO and CDC

A record high of nearly 40 million children missed a measles vaccine dose in 2021 due to hurdles created by the COVID pandemic, the WHO and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said in a joint report.