News and Views on Global Measles & Rubella

Updated November 16, 2023

Global news and featured stories related to global measles, rubella, and congenital rubella syndrome (CRS), including vaccination or immunization campaigns, the impact/burden of disease, and CDC’s work both alone and with partners worldwide.

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Featured

A 3-year-old girl living in Yemen lost her twin sister to measles after they both contracted the virus.

Global measles threat continues to grow as another year passes with millions of children unvaccinated

November 16, 2023

Urgent global action needed to protect children from measles.

Stories

Nigerian child partially blinded by measles

Photo Essay: Measles, a Dangerous but Preventable Childhood Illness

November 2023

Measles is one of the most contagious respiratory viruses that can cause disease anywhere people are unvaccinated or under-vaccinated.

In the News

Progress Toward Regional Measles Elimination — Worldwide, 2000–2022

November 16, 2023 – MMWR

Virtually Ouch-Free: Promising Early Data on a Measles Vaccine Delivered via Sticker

May 26, 2023 – Goats and Soda, NPR

Measles Remains a Serious Threat: WHO and UNICEF National Immunization Coverage Data Shows

May 26, 2023 – Measles & Rubella Partnership

COVID Disrupted Measles Vaccinations in Africa and Now Cases are Surging

October 24, 2022 – Reuters