The United States has maintained the elimination of measles since 2000, despite several outbreaks in various states such as Ohio.
Most measles outbreaks occur when unvaccinated or under-vaccinated people travel to and from the U.S., says the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Measles cases worldwide increased by about 80% during 2022.
For example, India recently reported 57,550 measles cases over the past year.
Measles Elimination Requires Pre-Trip Vaccinations
Will Disease X Replace COVID-19
According to some estimates, there is a twenty-five percent chance of another global pandemic in the next decade. The World Health Organisation defines this unknown future threat as 'Disease X.'
New investments are being made in 2023 supporting innovative vaccine technologies to better prepare for Disease X.