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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 · 10h

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.

U.S. News & World Report · 4h

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, representing a nearly 60% increase from 36 countries in 2022. Nearly half of all outbreaks occurred in the African region, according to the WHO.

Measles cases rose by more than 20% worldwide last year

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.

The Hill on MSN · 20h

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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Doctor warns about RFK Jr., citing measles deaths in Samoa

President-elect Donald Trump has selected Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Health & Human Services Secretary. Gov. Josh Green (D-HI), ...

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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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"I hope you like measles": Medical doctors in "horror" over RFK Jr. pick

“Somebody said to me today, ‘I can’t think of any single individual who would be more damaging to public health than RFK,'" ...

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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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‘Hope you like measles’: Jake Tapper warns viewers after Trump picks RFK Jr. as health secretary

CNN’s Jake Tapper gave a blunt assessment of President-elect Donald Trump’s selection of vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr ...

The New Zealand Herald3d

Measles case confirmed on Waiheke Island, locations visited while infectious revealed

Trouble in paradise after a new measles case has been confirmed on Auckland's Waiheke Island. There’s trouble in paradise ...

CNN22h

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 ...

Express & Star1d

Birmingham suffered biggest measles outbreak for decades due to vaccine mistrust

Members of the NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board were told between late 2023 and summer this year, there were ...

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