Measles vaccine coverage vs. measles cases worldwide
The estimated annual number of new measles cases per 100,000 people. This is shown against the share of children who have received the second dose of the measles vaccine (MCV2) in a given year.
Apr 16, 2019 · Measles remains a leading cause of vaccine-preventable infant mortality. Great progress has been made toward measles elimination From 2000-2017*: • Reported measles incidence decreased 83%, from 145 to 25 cases per million persons • Annual estimated measles deaths decreased 80% (21.1 million deaths prevented) *Source: MMWR:
Measles Cases and Outbreaks | Measles (Rubeola) | CDC
Feb 21, 2025 · The measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine is very safe and effective. When more than 95% of people in a community are vaccinated (coverage >95%), most people are protected through community immunity (herd immunity).
FastStats - Measles - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Percent of adolescents ages 13–17 years vaccinated against measles, mumps, rubella (2 doses or more): 91.9% (2019) Source: Health, United States, 2020-2021, Table VaxCh [PDF-9.8 MB] and Table VaxTn [PDF – 9.8 MB]
The story of measles in five charts - gavi.org
Nov 6, 2024 · Measles-containing vaccines are one of the most effective public health measures going, yet in 2022, some 136,000 people died of measles: a 43% increase on the year before. Measles doesn’t only kill; until recently it was the leading cause of childhood blindness in …
Measles vaccination coverage - Immunization Data
These data represent administrative and official Measles vaccination coverage reported annually through the WHO/UNICEF Joint Reporting Form on Immunization (JRF). Data is updated as country data is received.
Share of children fully vaccinated against measles
Dec 10, 2024 · The percentage of children who receive two doses of measles-containing vaccine as per the national schedule (MCV2) in a given year. Source WHO & UNICEF (2024) – processed by Our World in Data
Deaths due to measles - Our World in Data
May 20, 2024 · IHME, Global Burden of Disease (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. The Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study provides a comprehensive assessment of global health trends. This dataset contains the death …
Measles reported cases and incidence - Immunization Data
Reported cases and incidence of Measles are collected annually through the WHO/UNICEF Joint Reporting Form on Immunization (JRF). Country data (including historical data) are updated and made available as data is received.
How bad is the measles comeback? Here’s 70 years of data
Jun 18, 2019 · During the first decade of measurements, deaths from measles range from 4,700 to 14,500 per year. The U.S. experiences its highest-known number of measles cases in a single year — 763,094. The...