Why Measles Outbreak Continues in Many Parts of the World

1. Why Measles Outbreak Continues
in Many Parts of the World
By: PnuVax

2. Why Measles Outbreak Continues in Many Parts of
the World
Manned by biopharmaceutical experts with over 30 years of experience, PnuVax continues with its
commitment to producing vaccines that will help eliminate preventable infectious diseases around
the world. PnuVax primarily focuses on the needs of developing countries, such as those facing
measles outbreaks.

3. Why Measles Outbreak Continues in Many Parts of
the World
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
have reported that in 2018, 140,000 people have died because of measles infection worldwide.
This number represents a global increase of 167 percent based on the 2016 data. Measles
mortality has also increased around the world in 2017.

4. Why Measles Outbreak Continues in Many Parts of
the World
Why do measles outbreaks continue in many parts of the world despite massive immunization
efforts? The WHO and CDC give their expert analysis on the matter.

5. Why Measles Outbreak Continues in Many Parts of
the World
The increasing number of the measles outbreak in 2018 and 2019 was the result of stagnating
measles vaccination campaigns. To prevent the measles outbreak from happening in a particular
geographical area, 95 percent of the population must be immunized. According to WHO, 86
percent of global children have received the first dose of the measles vaccine in 2018. Less than
70 percent have received the second dose. Although impressive, these figures have been
consistent since 2010,

6. Why Measles Outbreak Continues in Many Parts of
the World
According to the CDC, around 19.2 million infants worldwide have not received the first dose of the
measles vaccine in 2018. The top six countries with the highest number of unvaccinated infants
were also reported: Nigeria, India, Pakistan, Ethiopia, and the Philippines.

7. Why Measles Outbreak Continues in Many Parts of
the World
This data means that the goal of the 2010 World Health Assembly to control measles by having 90
percent of the population vaccinated by 2015 was not met.