Global Measles and Rubella
Updated October 20, 2023
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
A health worker administers a dose of measles vaccine to a child in Nigeria. ©UNICEF/U.S.CDC/UNO669643/Owoicho
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