Global Measles and Rubella
Updated November 23, 2022
Measles and rubella are vaccine-preventable diseases, yet measles still claims an estimated 351 lives (mostly children) worldwide each day, and rubella is a leading cause of vaccine-preventable birth defects.
Overview, Health Problems Linked to Measles & Rubella
Health, Monetary, and Security Costs of Measles and Rubella
CDC's Focus on Measles and Rubella, Stories from the Field
Fast Facts, Outbreak Information, Global Impact of Measles & Rubella
In June 2022, a nurse transports vaccines from Kisangani to Biaro, a remote village on the banks of the Congo River in Tshopo province, Democratic Republic of the Congo. The 43-kilometer journey takes two hours on a motorbike followed by three hours on foot, and even involves navigating some parts of the river via canoe.
Learn about measles outbreaks, the top 10 countries with current outbreaks, and CDC’s work to prevent them from spreading.
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