Measles outbreaks surged globally from 2017-2019, with the Philippines experiencing the largest surge, attributed to a drop in first-dose measles vaccination coverage to 75% in 2018.
A study analyzed the hospital admissions of 5,562 children under five with measles from 2016 to 2019, focusing on their health records and vaccine status.
Findings showed a 3.2% mortality rate, particularly in unvaccinated infants, highlighting the urgent need to improve immunization strategies and potentially adjust the timing of vaccinations to prevent future outbreaks.