Via MMWR: Progress Toward Regional Measles Elimination — Worldwide, 2000–2021. The summary:
What is already known about this topic?
Progress toward measles elimination experienced setbacks in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.
What is added by this report?
During 2000–2021, measles vaccination prevented an estimated 56 million deaths worldwide. In 2021, only 81% of children received their first dose of measles containing vaccine (MCV), the lowest coverage reported since 2008, leaving 25 million children vulnerable to measles. Measles surveillance continues to be suboptimal, and large and disruptive outbreaks were reported in 22 countries.
What are the implications for public health practice?
Reaching all children with 2 doses of MCV and strengthening measles surveillance is critical to close immunity gaps, prevent outbreaks, and recover progress lost during the pandemic.
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