Global Childhood Measles Vaccination Rates Decline Since COVID-19 Pandemic

Researchers have warned that childhood measles vaccination rates have declined globally since the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to concerns about a resurgence of the disease. Disruptions to routine vaccine programs and under-resourced health systems are cited as key factors, with measles cases among children under five rising to an estimated 15.6 million worldwide in 2023.

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