Measles isnt just making a comeback in the United States.
The WHO released its analysis, jointly conducted with UNICEF, on Thursday.
Successful vaccination programs drove measles to the brink of eradication in many places, including the U.S. and Europe.
Over 120,000 cases of measles were reported across Europe and Central Asia last year, though the true tally is likely higher.© fotohay via Shutterstock
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The early years of the covid-19 pandemic further complicated this situation.
Measles has also reestablished its presence in the U.S. lately, with higher-than-usual case numbers since last year.
Currently, the virus is surging in parts of Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma.
At least 10 other U.S. states have reported travel-related cases this year as well.
Without high vaccination rates, there is no health security.
Every country must step up efforts to reach under-vaccinated communities, said Kluge.
The measles virus never restsand neither can we.
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