In 2023, inadequate vaccination coverage led to an estimated 10.3 million cases of measles worldwide. The World Health Organization and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention emphasized the need for at least 95% coverage of two doses of the measles vaccine to prevent outbreaks. Over 22 million children missed the first dose of the vaccine in the previous year, creating an immunity gap that hinders the elimination of the disease. The report highlighted the importance of increasing vaccination coverage to protect communities and work towards eradicating measles on a global scale.
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Measles: Millions of children missed routine vaccination last year, WHO and CDC warn
