Measles Cases and Outbreaks | Measles (Rubeola) | CDC
Nov 8, 2024 · There have been 15 outbreaks (defined as 3 or more related cases) reported in 2024, and 71% of cases (193 of 272) are outbreak-associated. For comparison, 4 outbreaks were reported during 2023 and 49% of cases (29 of 59) were outbreak-associated.
Measles is debilitating and deadly, and cases are surging ...
1 day ago · Measles outbreaks have affected nearly every region, and nearly half of the outbreaks were in Africa. In 2023, there was an 8% decrease in measles deaths from the year before.
Measles cases surge worldwide, infecting 10.3 million people ...
2 days ago · Coverage of 95% or greater of two doses of measles vaccine is needed in each country and community to prevent outbreaks and protect populations from one of the world's most contagious human viruses. "Measles vaccine has saved more lives than any other vaccine in the past 50 years," said Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General.
Assessing Measles Outbreak Risk in the United States
Below, we describe measles epidemiology, including factors that determine who is likely to get measles, and how big outbreaks could get. We also describe how we are using modeling to explore potential scenarios and to better understand …
Measles surges worldwide because of lack of vaccine coverage ...
20 hours ago · Ninety-five percent of the community or more must receive the full two doses of the measles vaccine to reduce the chance of outbreaks. Last year, 74 percent of children globally received two doses ...
Increase in Global and Domestic Measles Cases and Outbreaks ...
Mar 18, 2024 · Individuals infected with measles are contagious from 4 days before the rash starts through 4 days afterward. Declines in measles vaccination rates globally have increased the risk of measles outbreaks worldwide, including in the United States.
Measles - World Health Organization (WHO)
Jul 12, 2024 · Measles is a highly contagious, serious airborne disease caused by a virus that can lead to severe complications and death. Measles vaccination averted more than 60 million deaths between 2000 and 2023.
Why are measles cases popping up across the United States ...
Jan 23, 2024 · CNN — Nearly two dozen cases of measles have been reported since December 1, according to an alert from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. International travel, coupled with...
Tracking measles cases in the United States | CNN
Aug 23, 2024 · Several outbreaks of measles in the United States are driving case counts up and raising alarm among public health officials, especially as vaccination rates among children lag.
Global measles threat continues to grow as another year ...
Nov 16, 2023 · Following years of declines in measles vaccination coverage, measles cases in 2022 have increased by 18%, and deaths have increased by 43% globally (compared to 2021) – according to a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).