Measles Infection Innovations

High level measles control has been achieved, and while it has been possible to demonstrate regional elimination in the Americas, the mid-point GVAP goal of elimination in four regions by 2015 has been missed. Despite the availability of a highly effective vaccine, there are approx. 250,000 reported cases annually, and this is considered an under-estimate. At least 95% of coverage is needed to sustainably control disease, and this level of coverage must be global in order for eradication to become a reality. This is particularly challenging in hard to reach remote and migrating populations, or in areas of civil unrest.

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