Measles, a highly contagious infectious disease, continues to threaten children globally despite the availability of a safe and effective vaccine. The World Health Organization estimates that in 2026 nearly 11 million people will contract the virus, with most cases in Africa and Asia, though outbreaks are also occurring in the Americas and Europe. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, measles outbreaks are currently happening in every region of the world. Vaccination remains the proven method to prevent infection and its severe consequences.
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