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Measles Resurgence: Vaccines in Short Supply | Fort Wayne News
Measles is surging globally, with nearly 11 million projected cases by 2026—Africa and Asia hardest hit, but outbreaks are spreading to the Americas and Europe. No cure exists, but vaccines are highly effective; unvaccinated individuals face severe risks like blindness, deafness, or death, especially in under-resourced areas. Falling vaccination rates, disrupted by the pandemic and supply chain issues, have left millions of children “zero-dose.” Conflict zones like Burundi and Somalia are seeing spikes, but even stable nations like Zambia and India are struggling. Bangladesh leads in cases…
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