Nov 28, 2025 · WHO fact sheet on measles providing key facts and information on signs and symptoms, who is at risk, transmission, treatment, prevention and WHO's work on in this area.

Jul 24, 2020 · 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 …

Feb 22, 2024 · 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 …

Mar 13, 2025 · Measles remains a significant global threat. In 2024, 359 521 cases of measles were reported worldwide. Transmission of the virus across borders and continents occurs regularly, and …

Aug 13, 2024 · 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 …

As of 18 April 2025, a total of 2318 measles cases, including three deaths, have been confirmed in six countries in the WHO Region of the Americas, an 11-fold increase compared to the same period in …

Nov 28, 2025 · Global immunization efforts have led to an 88% drop in measles deaths between 2000 and 2024, according to a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO). Nearly 59 million …

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 …

Dec 5, 2019 · Measles is a highly contagious, serious disease caused by a virus. In 1980, before widespread vaccination, measles caused more than 2 million deaths each year. The disease remains …

Measles virus is an enveloped, ribonucleic acid virus of the genus Morbillivirus. Although at least 20 different genotypes have been isolated in various parts of the world, there is only one serotype