Global Measles and Rubella
Measles and rubella are vaccine-preventable diseases, yet measles still claims an estimated 568 lives (mostly children) worldwide each day, and rubella is a leading cause of preventable birth defects. In 2001, CDC helped establish the Measles and Rubella Initiative, a global partnership working toward a world free of measles and rubella-related death and disease.
Overview, Health Problems Linked to Measles & Rubella
Health, Monetary, and Security Costs of Measles and Rubella
CDC's Focus on Measles and Rubella, Our History and Partnerships
Fast Facts, Outbreak Information, Global Impact of Measles & Rubella
News and Views
Worldwide Measles Deaths Climb 50% 2016-2019
Measles surged worldwide in 2019 reaching highest number of reported cases in 23 years.
Ethiopia Moves Forward with Mass Measles Vaccination Campaign
Ethiopia spearheads immunization in the age of COVID-19. Over 14.5 million children were vaccinated.
Learn about measles outbreaks, the top 10 countries with current outbreaks, and CDC’s work to prevent them from spreading.
Discover how CDC works globally to prevent, detect and respond to measles and rubella.
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