As Measles Cases Climb in the Americas, Vaccination Urged

As of September 12, more than 11 300 measles cases were confirmed in 10 countries in the Americas this year, a major increase from the 358 cases reported over the same period the previous year. Canada, Mexico, and the US contributed about 96% of the total cases in the region. The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) urged countries to bolster vaccination efforts, enhance surveillance, and accelerate outbreak response amid these rising measles cases.