Global Measles and Rubella
Updated February 10, 2022
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 vaccine-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
Progress Toward Rubella and Congenital Rubella Syndrome Control and Elimination Worldwide, 2012–2020
Nearly half (48%) of all countries have eliminated rubella transmission.
Global Progress Against Measles Threatened
The risk of measles outbreaks grew worldwide in 2020, as immunity gaps grew and disease surveillance deteriorated.
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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