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

Global measles cases surged by more than 20% to an estimated 10.3 million last year, the World Health Organization and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday. About 107,500 people,

Measles cases surge worldwide, infecting 10.3 million people in 2023: WHO

There were an estimated 10.3 million cases of measles in 2023 globally -- an increase of 20% from the previous year, according to a new WHO report.

The Washington Post on MSN · 21h

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.

WHO issues warning as measles cases surge globally

The number of measles infections worldwide increased by 20% between 2022 and 2023, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the US health agency CDC reported on Thursday. The estimated number of cases globally was 10.

Measles cases rose by more than 20% worldwide last year

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Measles cases rose by more than 20% worldwide last year: Here's why

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a decrease in global immunizations is driving the surge. The CDC says an estimated 83% of children received their first dose of the two-dose measles vaccine last year, but only 74% received the second dose.

Measles cases rise by 20 percent worldwide: WHO

Measles cases have skyrocketed in recent years after a COVID-19 pandemic-era drop in vaccination against the virus. Cases of the disease increased by 20 percent across the globe between 2022 and 2023,

Measles cases rose 20% worldwide in 2023, per new report

Measles cases rose 20% worldwide in 2023 compared to the previous year, and vaccination rates still haven't recovered to pre-pandemic levels.

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'Unacceptable' Measles Death Toll—Map Shows Where Cases Are Surging

Surging infections and missed vaccinations put thousands of lives at risk, threatening global elimination goals.

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Global Measles Cases Up 20% In A Year, With Poor Vaccination To Blame

Young children are particularly vulnerable to the disease, which killed an estimated 107,500 people in 2023, most of whom ...

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5 things to know for Nov. 15: Trump’s Cabinet, Measles, Tropical Storm Sara, UFO sightings, Ford

Look up at the night sky this weekend for a celestial double feature. November’s full moon will shine bright today as the ...

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Cases of highly infectious and preventable measles surged across the globe by 20 percent last year

Cases of measles, a highly contagious viral infection, rose across the world by 20 percent last year. While measles ...

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Falling Vaccination Rates Brings Spikes in Measles Worldwide

Because of global gaps in vaccination coverage, 57 countries experienced measles outbreaks in 2023, the agencies noted, ...

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Dem Governor Praises RFK Jr. Pick After Warning He’d Bring Back Polio, Measles

Gov. Jared Polis, who criticized Robert F. Kennedy Jr., praised Trump's decision to name RFK Jr. as the next secretary of ...

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"PfISD: Measles incorrectly reported at Windermere Elementary School

Read more Pflugerville Independent School District said Friday that a Windermere Elementary School parent incorrectly ...

Victorian disease measles cases skyrocket by 20% in a single year - with kids most at risk

Children under five are most at risk of being infected with measles, a potentially fatal illness. Measles is highly ...

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