Measles cases fall 75 percent

WHO and UNICEF said measles cases in Europe and Central Asia fell about 75% in 2025, but they warned low vaccine coverage, hesitancy and disinformation kept outbreak risk high.

The Independent

Percentage of Americans who see flu and measles vaccines as safe is declining

A new survey’s findings come amid a historic year for measles and flu, including the largest measles outbreak since 2000

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Corriere della Sera

Measles Europe nearly under control but risk remains high in US

In 2025, infections fall by 75% from the previous year in Europe and Central Asia. But WHO, UNICEF and ECDC warn that vaccination coverage is insufficient, pockets of hesitancy, and misinformation keep the door open to new waves. In the United States, outbreaks return, and Mehmet Oz of the CMS makes headlines on CNN with his call: "Get vaccinated".

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Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung

WHO and UNICEF: Measles cases have fallen by 75 percent

Nearly 130,000 measles cases were counted by the World Health Organization in 2024 alone in Europe. Within a year the number fell sharply. There are several reasons for this.

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