4 European Countries Have Lost Their Measles Elimination Status

The World Health Organization announced that measles is no longer considered eliminated in Albania, the Czech Republic, Greece, and the UK due to a surge in cases. Approximately 90,000 cases were reported in the first half of the year, compared to only 84 cases in the previous year. Misinformation about the measles vaccine is a significant issue, as stated by WHO officials. The CDC has also warned that the US might lose its measles elimination status if high immunization coverage is not maintained.

What did the World Health Organization report about measles cases in Europe?

Which countries are mentioned as no longer having measles eliminated?

What was the approximate number of measles cases reported in the WHO European region during the first half of the year?

What role does misinformation about the measles vaccine play according to the WHO?

What warning did the CDC issue regarding the US's measles elimination status?