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Why millions of people around the world will contract measles in 2026

  • The World Health Organization estimates nearly 11 million people will contract the measles virus in 2026 due to decreased vaccination rates.
  • Measles is highly contagious and requires a vaccination rate above 95% to achieve herd immunity and prevent outbreaks.
  • Measles epidemics in 2026 have affected countries with armed conflict or displaced refugees, including Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Somalia, Sudan, Yemen, Bangladesh, and Guatemala.
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Millions of people worldwide will contract measles in 2026. Here’s why

Most of these cases will occur in Africa and Asia, but many countries in the Americas and Europe are reporting outbreaks affecting hundreds or thousands of people

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Why millions of people around the world will contract measles in 2026

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.)

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