Measles

Health news

US measles cases reach 33-year high

The US has reported 1,288 measles cases so far in 2025, and outbreaks are ongoing in more than dozen states.

10/07/2025

Health news

Which countries in Europe are reporting measles cases in 2025?

A handful of countries have reported measles outbreaks this year, with Romania reporting by far the highest number of cases. Here's where else is seeing a high number of cases in 2025.

03/06/2025

Health news

US health officials urge all travellers to get measles vaccinations

The vaccination guidance comes as countries face an uptick in measles cases this year, including Europe.

03/06/2025

Europe in Motion

Measles in the EU: Which countries are most affected?

March 2024 was the month with the highest recorded cases of measles between 2020 and 2025. Romania is the most affected EU country.

05/05/2025

Health news

Second child dies in US measles outbreak as cases continue to rise

The unvaccinated 8-year-old was from a community in Texas experiencing a large measles outbreak.

07/04/2025

Healthcare

Why Romania’s measles crisis is a warning for all of Europe

A yearslong measles outbreak has exploded in Romania, fueled by anti-vaccine rhetoric, a floundering medical system, and conflicting health guidance. The rest of Europe is far from immune.

25/03/2025

Health news

Europe reports highest number of measles cases in over 25 years

A new report from global health authorities has warned about the rise of measles after a high number of cases in 2024.

14/03/2025

Health news

‘Steep rise’ in measles cases across Europe, health authorities warn

Romania is experiencing the largest measles outbreak, but all countries have reported cases.

12/03/2025

Health news

How to avoid measles, one of the world’s most contagious viruses

Measles immunisation rates are "suboptimal" in many parts of the US and Europe.

05/03/2025

Health news

As measles cases rise in the US, what’s the global situation?

More than 10 million people got measles in 2023, and 107,500 died.

27/02/2025

Health news

Measles cases rise 200% in European region amid global surge, WHO says

New estimates for worldwide cases of measles were released in a joint World Health Organization and Centres for Disease Control and Prevention report.

14/11/2024

Health news

UN agencies warn of risk to children as measles cases surge in Europe

Measles is a highly contagious infection, with one person infecting an estimated 12 to 18 others who are unprotected against the virus.

28/05/2024

Health news

Parents urged to vaccinate children amid rise in measles cases

Global measles cases could double in a year, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

30/04/2024

Health news

EU health agency warns of increase in jab-preventable disease

The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control stressed the rise in measles and pertussis cases across the EU and underlined the need to follow vaccination protocols.

23/04/2024

Health news

UK authorities urge parents to vaccinate children against measles

Measles is a highly contagious, serious airborne disease caused by a virus that can lead to severe complications such as meningitis, hearing loss, and even death.

12/02/2024

Health news

Europe sees 'alarming' 30-fold increase in measles cases

With a "national incident" over measles in the UK, what’s the situation in Europe?

23/01/2024

Health news

Measles deaths worldwide jumped 40% last year, health agencies say

Measles is among the most infectious diseases known and spreads in the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes.

17/11/2023

Health news

Measles outbreak could spread in Ukraine, exacerbated by war

Pre-war, Ukraine's immunisation rates were already low due to persistent vaccine scepticism. Combined with the disruption caused by the ongoing invasion, a new measles outbreak is possible this year.

20/07/2023

Health news

Child vaccinations are down: How do European countries compare?

Over the first two months of 2022 alone, reported cases of measles - a highly contagious but vaccine-preventable disease - jumped by 80 per cent worldwide.

28/04/2023

World News

Children's lives threatened by anti-vax myths, says UNICEF

Disruption caused by the pandemic, and subsequent anti-vaccine misinformation, have set global childhood vaccination campaigns back decades, putting millions of children's lives at risk, says UNICEF.

20/04/2023