The WHO reports that North America is at high risk of measles, with a significant outbreak affecting the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. A total of 2,500 cases and four deaths have been linked to vaccine hesitancy. Measles is highly contagious and can lead to severe complications, especially in young children. Although vaccination efforts had previously eradicated the disease in the U.S. by 2000, the current situation shows a concerning rise in cases due to reduced herd immunity, emphasizing the need for continued vaccination campaigns.
Measles cases are on the rise in North America due to vaccine hesitancy, with over 2,500 cases and four deaths reported across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
Measles, a highly contagious illness, can lead to severe complications; wealthy nations see one death per 5,000 cases, while poorer regions face rates of one in 100.
Before the measles vaccine in 1963, millions in the US contracted the disease annually. Measles was declared eliminated in the US by 2000 due to vaccination efforts.
Herd immunity is crucial in preventing outbreaks, reliant on sufficient vaccination levels to protect those unable to be vaccinated in the community.
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