Global World News Global Measles Cases, Deaths Rising As Vaccination Still Low After Covid Crash

Global measles cases rose 18% in 2022 amid low vaccination rates: Report

In this April 26, 2019, file photo, a 10 pack and one dose bottles of measles, mumps and rubella virus vaccine, made by MERCK, sits on a counter at the Salt Lake County Health Department in Salt Lake ... Read More

Three countries. Three measles outbreaks. One cause.

Canada has lost its measles elimination status, and the U.S. may lose its status soon as distrust of vaccines and public health measures continues to rise. Read More

Are there lessons for the U.S. in this European country's struggle with measles?

In 2024, Romania, an upper middle income European country, had over 30,000 cases — putting it on the world's top ten measles list. Its vaccination rate hovers around 60%. How did this happen? Read More

S.C. measles outbreak could go global with airport worker spreading it

South Carolina health officials are reporting three new measles cases since Tuesday in an ongoing outbreak − including an airport worker. Read More

Measles cases in the US continue to rise after already reaching highest count in 30 years

WASHINGTON — Measles cases continue to rise in the U.S., as the country confronts the highest number of virus cases in decades. Back in July, the U.S. confirmed the highest number of measles cases in ... Read More

Turning Against Vaccines, America Is a Global Outlier

Most governments are trying to fight vaccine hesitancy with science and investment, while the United States heads in the opposite direction. By Damien Cave Damien Cave, who is based in Vietnam, ... Read More

South Carolina measles outbreak rises as schools with low vaccination see new cases

A South Carolina measles outbreak has grown to 16 cases, including five from schools with low vaccination rates, state health officials said Oct. 14. The South Carolina Department of Health first ... Read More