'Staggering': Measles Deaths Have Nearly Doubled Globally, According To New Cdc Data. Here's Why.


Measles deaths across the globe nearly doubled last year, according to new data released Friday by leading health agencies. The 43% spike is attributed to a dramatic decrease in vaccinations during the COVID-19 pandemic.

During that time, immunization levels dropped to their lowest in 15 years, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) said in the report. Last year alone, nearly 33 million children missed a vaccine dose, continuing the trend. Read the full article...

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