CDC warns of global measles surge, stressing preventability and risks

Summary: The CDC warns of a global measles surge. Prof. Yonatan Grad highlights measles' preventability with 93% effectiveness from one dose and 97% from two. Measles is highly contagious, infecting 12-18 others per case. Unvaccinated individuals face hospitalization (1 in 5), pneumonia (1 in 20), encephalitis (1 in 1000), and death (1-3 in 1000). Under-vaccination drives the resurgence, with rates as low as 60-70% in some areas. Anti-vax sentiments contribute to outbreaks.

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