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Global measles cases nearly doubled in one year, researchers say

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The number of measles cases around the world nearly doubled from 2022 to 2023, researchers say, presenting a challenge to efforts to achieve and maintain elimination status in many countries.

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    Global measles cases nearly doubled in one year, researchers say (opens Local News 8)

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    The number of measles cases around the world nearly doubled from 2022 to 2023, researchers say, presenting a challenge to efforts to achieve and maintain elimination status in many countries.

  2. NPR

    The jump in measles cases in 2023 is 'very concerning' says WHO official (opens NPR)

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    And the numbers in 2024 aren't looking any better. Why is this highly infectious disease on the rise? And how can it be tamed?

  3. MedicalXpress

    Global measles cases almost double in a year, say researchers (opens MedicalXpress)

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    Measles outbreaks are still occurring and in some cases increasing, among a wide variety of countries, raising concerns of an acceleration similar to just before the COVID pandemic. Dr. Patrick O

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