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Measles is debilitating and deadly, and cases are surging, WHO and CDC warn

Global measles cases surged by over 20% to an estimated 10.3 million last year, according to the World Health Organization and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
About 107,500 people, mostly young children, died, which is termed an "unacceptable death toll from a disease that’s preventable through vaccination.”
In 2023, only 74% of children received their second dose of the measles vaccine, contributing to a 60% increase in significant measles outbreaks globally.

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The Epoch Times

WHO Warns of Global Increase in Measles Cases, Exceeding 10 Million Cases Last Year

More than 10 million measles cases were reported from around the world last year, marking a 20 percent increase from 2022, according to a report published by health organizations on Nov. 14. The report, released by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), estimated that 107,500 people died from measles worldwide last year, most of whom were children under the age of five. The rise in meas…

4 months ago·New York, United States

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n-tv.de

Especially in rich countries: Lack of vaccination causes number of measles cases to rise

A measles infection can lead to life-threatening complications. The virus could be eradicated with the help of vaccinations. But in rich countries in particular, the willingness to be vaccinated is declining - with the result that the number of cases is increasing.

With 20% surge, measles infected 10.3M people in 2023: WHO

More than 22M children missed their first dose of measles vaccine last year, says UN health agency - Anadolu Ajansı

4 months ago·Ankara, Türkiye

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ANSA

Measles is growing worldwide, 10.3 million cases in 2023

In 2023, 10.3 million cases of measles were registered worldwide, 20% more than in 2022. On the other hand, the number of deaths, equal to 107,500, mostly children under the age of 5, is in a slight case. (BEND)

New Hampshire Union Leader

Surge in worldwide measles cases driven by lack of vaccine coverage, WHO says

The WHO and CDC say there were about 10.3 million cases of measles last year, up 20 percent from 2022. Children are especially susceptible to complications. Read More The post Surge in worldwide measles cases driven by lack of vaccine coverage, WHO says appeared first on Drudge Report.

Measles cases surge 20 percent, global study shows

Measles infections soared by a fifth last year to over 10 million cases globally, revealing alarming gaps in vaccine coverage, a study showed Thursday

4 months ago·Quezon City, Philippines

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