For about $2, a child can be vaccinated against measles and rubella, making it one of the most cost-effective health interventions available.
Global progress against measles has been stunning. More than 2 billion doses of measles vaccine have been delivered to children in 88 countries with support from the Measles & Rubella Initiative.
Measles vaccination coverage is now 85% globally compared with 72% in 2001.
Measles deaths are down by 62%.
The Measles vaccine has averted 23.2 million deaths since 2000. Learn more about the vaccine here.
Updated on March 25, 2021
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