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The challenges and main recommendations to fight measles in India: A mini review

Shehroze Tabassum1, Muhammad Hassan Hafeez2, Aroma Naeem1

  • 1King Edward Medical University, Lahore, Pakistan.

New Microbes and New Infections
|May 31, 2024
PubMed

Insights

Measles, a communicable respiratory illness caused by a Paramyxoviridae virus, still causes outbreaks globally. Increasing vaccination coverage through education and outreach is crucial to prevent future measles cases.

Area of Science:

  • Virology
  • Immunology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Measles is an acute, communicable respiratory illness caused by a measles virus, an RNA virus in the Paramyxoviridae family.
  • Global vaccination efforts have drastically reduced measles incidence and mortality, but outbreaks persist due to various factors.
  • The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted routine immunization programs, contributing to increased measles cases worldwide.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the ongoing global challenge of measles outbreaks.
  • To emphasize the impact of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic on measles control efforts.
  • To advocate for increased vaccination coverage in India and globally.

Main Methods:

  • Review of global measles incidence data.
  • Analysis of factors contributing to measles outbreaks.
  • Assessment of vaccination coverage trends.

Main Results:

  • Despite global eradication goals, measles incidence has increased, with 61,562 cases reported in India in 2022.
  • The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has presented a significant obstacle to measles control since 2020.
  • Outbreaks continue to occur globally, underscoring challenges in maintaining high vaccination rates.

Conclusions:

  • Vaccination remains the most critical preventive measure against measles.
  • Enhanced education, advocacy, and targeted outreach to isolated communities are essential to improve vaccination coverage.
  • Sustained global efforts are required to combat measles and achieve eradication goals.
Keywords:
EradicationMeaslesOutbreaksPreventionVaccination

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