WHO warns measles vaccination rates lag behind pre-COVID-19 levels

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Measles vaccination rates remain below pre-COVID-19 levels globally, warns the WHO, citing misinformation and access issues. While global first-dose coverage reached 84% in 2024, it's still below the 86% pre-pandemic level, leaving 20.6 million children unvaccinated. The WHO recommends strengthening primary healthcare, adapting strategies for hard-to-reach populations, and improving outbreak response to achieve global measles elimination.


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