Canary in the coalmine: Study warns 21 million children missed measles shots in 2022

Canary in the coalmine: Study warns 21 million children missed measles shots in 2022

Source: News-Medical.Net

Researchers found that 21 million children missed measles vaccination in 2022, far exceeding those missing other vaccines, and 96% were in low- and middle-income countries. The study urges adding measles vaccination rates to global definitions of under-immunized children to better prevent deadly outbreaks.

Millions of children are slipping through the cracks of global vaccination efforts — and measles, one of the deadliest and most contagious diseases, is being overlooked. New research calls for urgent action to put measles vaccination at the center of… [8387 chars]

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