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- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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 - Morocco - World Health Organization (WHO)
Measles is a highly contagious, acute viral illness that affects people across all age groups and remains a leading cause of death among young children globally Transmission occurs via airborne droplets or direct contact with respiratory secretions from infected individuals The incubation period typically ranges from 10 to 14 days Prodromal symptoms include high fever, cough, coryza, and
- History of measles vaccination - World Health Organization (WHO)
Before the advent of vaccination, measles had long been endemic around the world – and it remains a worldwide epidemic disease In developed countries, advances in the health of communities – including better nutrition – meant mortality rates had dropped by the twentieth century The availability of antibiotics, while powerless against the virus itself, could also help fight
- Measles
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
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