CDC Statement on Measles Outbreak
CDC is aware of the second measles death in Texas, and our thoughts are with the family.
Tag Archives: Measles
CDC Statement on Measles Outbreak
CDC is in close communication with Texas health authorities over the recent measles outbreak.
Measles cases surge worldwide, infecting 10.3 million people in 2023
Measles cases surge worldwide, infecting 10.3 million people in 2023
CDC reminds travelers to Europe: Protect against measles – Press Release
With the peak summer travel season under way, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is reminding travelers to Europe and other global destinations to take steps to protect themselves against measles amid outbreaks of the disease.
Global measles threat continues to grow as another year passes with millions of children unvaccinated
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). This takes the estimated number of measles cases to 9 million and deaths to 136,000 – mostly among children – according to a new report from the World Health … Continue reading Global measles threat continues to grow as another year passes with millions of children unvaccinated
Level 1 – Global Measles
Many international destinations are reporting increased numbers of cases of measles.
Watch – Global Measles
Many international destinations are reporting increased numbers of cases of measles.
Nearly 40 million children are dangerously susceptible to growing measles threat
In 2021, a record high of nearly 40 million children missed a measles vaccine dose: 25 million children missed their first dose and an additional 14.7 million children missed their second dose, a joint publication by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports.
Watch – Measles in Africa
Some countries in Africa are reporting increased numbers of cases (outbreaks) of measles. All travelers to Africa, including infants and pre-school aged children, should be fully vaccinated against measles, according to CDC immunization schedules.
Watch – Measles in Afghanistan
There is an outbreak of measles in Afghanistan. Cases have been reported in all provinces, with the highest rates occurring in Paktya, Balkh, Kunduz, Zabul, Kandahar, and Logar.
