Ivy + Bean return to spread the word on measles immunization. The Measles & Rubella Partnership and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) launch a follow up campaign to the immensely successful
The region of the Americas will be the first in the world to be declared free of measles After 22 years of tremendous work, the region of the Americas has been declared free of measles. The eliminatio
Measles and rubella in Europe: A process of elimination Member States of the WHO European Region have a long-standing commitment to eliminate measles and rubella from this Region. Progress is clear, w
Measles & Rubella Partnership founding partner, the American Red Cross recently supported the Kenya Red Cross with community outreach to ensure as many children were protected against measles duri
Join us to support greater investment in measles and rubella mortality reduction activities. Let’s reach every child! The Measles & Rubella Partnership faces a serious funding shortfall this yea
Not only was measles incidence down from 2014, but the number of measles-related deaths decreased an estimated 79% from 2000, accounting for 17.1 million lives saved. This is staggering proof that hig
Photo Credit: UNICEF CAR Le Du Central Africa Republic (CAR) has just begun phase two of its measles SIA targeting 1.9 million children aged 6 months to 10 years. CAR remains a Level Two emergency sit
Before Zika made global headlines, rubella was a disease that threatened pregnant women, causing tens of thousands of child deaths and birth defects. While eliminated in the Western Hemisphere, it sti
By Nell Greenfieldboyce | NPR As scientists struggle to understand the threat posed by Zika virus, there’s another viral infection that’s a known danger in pregnancy and that harms 100,000
The anti-vaccination movement has a long history, beginning in France in 1763 and continuing through to today. As with all hot-button issues, it’s important to have accurate information and listen t