Measles Outbreak Likely in 2021 Due to COVID-19

A major measles outbreak is likely to occur in the wake of the pandemic as early as 2021 due to many missed vaccinations.

A major measles outbreak is likely to occur in the wake of the pandemic as early as 2021 due to many missed vaccinations, said researchers. The findings of the study are published in The Lancet.

The study calls for urgent international action to prevent potentially devastating measles epidemics in the coming years.

Measles | Rubeola - Causes, Symptoms, Complications, Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention
Measles is a viral infection with symptoms of fever,and rashes. Measles is prevented by vaccination and staying away from the infected individuals.

‘The coming months are likely to see a higher number of unimmunized children who are susceptible to measles, according to WHO.’

Measles, a highly contagious disease, is caused by the virus that replicates in an infected child or adult's nose and throat.

"Many children have missed out on measles vaccination this year, making future measles outbreaks inevitable," said study lead author Kim Mulholland from the Murdoch Children's Research Institute in Australia and Chair of the World Health Organization's SAGE Working Group on measles and rubella vaccines.

Causes of Measles

Malnutrition, along with measles-associated immune suppression, leads to more deaths.
Vitamin A deficiency can also lead to measles associated blindness.

According to WHO, by the end of October 2020, delayed vaccination campaigns in 26 countries have led to 94 million children missing scheduled measles vaccine doses.

Test Your Knowledge on Measles
Measles, also known as morbilli or rubeola or red measles, is a highly contagious, rash-causing infection belonging to paramyxovirus family. It also causes upper respiratory symptoms and fever. Efforts are being made to eradicate measles from the world. Test your knowledge on measles by taking this quiz.

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