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- What you need to know about measles - World Health Organization (WHO)
Measles is a highly contagious and potentially serious disease Most deaths from measles are from complications related to the disease Complications are most common in children under 5 years and adults over age 30 One in 5 children infected with the measles virus may develop severe complications
- Measles – Region of the Americas - World Health Organization (WHO)
As of 18 April 2025, a total of 2318 measles cases, including three deaths, have been confirmed in six countries in the WHO Region of the Americas, an 11-fold increase compared to the same period in 2024 The majority of cases have occurred among people between 1 to 29 years, who are either unvaccinated or have an unknown vaccination status Additionally, most cases are imported or linked to
- Measles - World Health Organization (WHO)
Measles is a highly contagious viral disease It remains an important cause of death among young children globally, despite the availability of a safe and effective vaccine While vaccination has prevented an estimated 60 million deaths between 2000–2023, measles is still common in many developing countries, particularly in parts of Africa and Asia An estimated 107 500 people died from
- Measles - World Health Organization (WHO)
Measles remains one of the leading causes of death among young children globally, despite the availability of a safe and effective vaccine
- What you need to know about measles - World Health Organization (WHO)
Measles is a highly contagious and potentially serious disease Most deaths from measles are from complications related to the disease Complications are most common in children under 5 years and adults over age 30 One in 5 children infected with the measles virus may develop severe complications
- Measles and rubella WPRO - World Health Organization (WHO)
Measles is a highly contagious viral disease It remains an important cause of death among young children globally, despite the availability of a safe and effective vaccine
- Measles - World Health Organization (WHO)
Measles is a highly contagious viral disease Despite the availability of a safe and effective vaccine, measles remains an important cause of death among young children globally, and can also lead to serious adverse outcomes such as blindness, pneumonia and encephalitis
- Measles - United States of America
Measles is a highly contagious, airborne viral disease that can lead to severe complications and death From 1 January to 20 March 2025, 17 States have reported a total of 378 cases of measles, including two deaths - the first deaths related to measles in the United States in a decade
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