Highlight the alarming 20% increase in measles cases worldwide, with an estimated 10.3 million infections in 2023.
Impact on Children Under Five
Emphasize that the majority of the 107,500 measles-related deaths in 2023 were among children younger than five years old.
Vaccination Gaps Leading to Outbreak
Discuss how inadequate immunization coverage, with over 22 million children missing their first measles vaccine dose in 2023, has contributed to the resurgence.
Regional Outbreaks in the America
Report that, as of October 5, 2024, eight countries in the Americas, including the United States and Canada, have confirmed measles case
India's High Measles Incidence
Note that India reported 65,150 measles cases in 2023, ranking second globally after the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Resurgence in the United State
Highlight that the U.S. experienced a significant increase in measles cases in 2024, with 267 reported infections across 32 jurisdictions as of October 10, surpassing the 59 cases reported in 2023.
Age Distribution of Case
Illustrate that in the U.S., the majority of measles cases in 2024 were among children under five years old (41%), followed by those aged 5-19 years (31%), and adults (28%).
Vaccination Status of Affected Individual
Point out that 88% of measles cases in the U.S. in 2024 occurred in unvaccinated individuals or those with unknown vaccination status, underscoring the importance of vaccination.
Hospitalization Rate
Mention that 40% of measles cases in the U.S. in 2024 required hospitalization, with higher rates among younger children.
Decline in MMR Vaccine Coverage
Address the decline in MMR vaccine coverage among kindergartners in the U.S., from 95.2% to 92.7%, contributing to the outbreaks.