In our latest Unbiased Science Substack article, we discuss the alarming global surge in measles cases, with Europe experiencing its highest outbreak in over 25 years and the U.S. facing escalating cases across multiple states. This resurgence is driven by declining vaccination rates and rampant misinformation, including false claims that vitamins or supplements can prevent measles.
Measles is not a harmless childhood illness—it can cause severe complications like pneumonia, encephalitis, blindness, and immune amnesia, which weakens the immune system long after recovery. Two doses of the MMR vaccine provide 97% lifelong immunity, making it the most effective tool in preventing infection.
In the U.S., outbreaks are concentrated in Texas and New Mexico but have spread to California, New York, Maryland, and Oklahoma. Meanwhile, in Europe, over 127,000 cases were reported in 2024 alone, with Romania, Kazakhstan, and Russia among the hardest-hit countries. Alarmingly, vaccination rates in some regions have fallen well below the 95% threshold needed for herd immunity, with some as low as 24%.
Measles is one of the most contagious viruses—far more infectious than COVID-19 or Ebola. While high-dose vitamin A can help reduce complications in those already infected, it does not prevent the disease. The only effective prevention is vaccination.
WHO and UNICEF are calling for urgent action to close vaccination gaps, restore public trust in immunization, and strengthen healthcare systems. The resurgence of measles is entirely preventable. We have the tools to stop it—but only if we take action now.
Read the Substack article: https://lnkd.in/ePuvNsix
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