Measles

Nearly 12% of India's eligible children received no dose of measles vaccine, study finds

The findings showed that zero-dose cases were high in the northeastern states, with Nagaland reporting the greatest share at 26 per cent. Tamil Nadu was found to report the lowest at 4.6 per cent.

09 May 2024, 10:10 IST

Nearly 12% of India's eligible children received no dose of measles vaccine, study finds

09 May 2024, 10:10 IST

'Critical' to catch up on measles vaccinations to stem outbreaks, says WHO

More than 50 countries have experienced 'large and disruptive' measles outbreaks in the last year, twice as many as in 2022, said Kate O'Brien, WHO director of immunisation.

19 March 2024, 16:00 IST

'Critical' to catch up on measles vaccinations to stem outbreaks, says WHO

19 March 2024, 16:00 IST

India bags prestigious award for efforts to combat measles, rubella

The award was given by the Measles and Rubella Partnership at the American Red Cross Headquarters in Washington DC, US on March 6.

08 March 2024, 12:38 IST

India bags prestigious award for efforts to combat measles, rubella

08 March 2024, 12:38 IST

2 children die of suspected measles, 17 infected in MP's Maihar; schools shut for 3 days

Based on a report, the collector has ordered the closure of all government and private schools in the eight affected villages for three days starting Monday and sought a survey of the habitations in the 5 km radius of these villages.

19 February 2024, 09:53 IST

2 children die of suspected measles, 17 infected in MP's Maihar; schools shut for 3 days

19 February 2024, 09:53 IST

Only 21K children missed measles vaccine, says India contradicting WHO-CDC report

The ministry, quoting its own health management information system database, claimed out of eligible 2,63,84,580 children, 2,63,63,270 received the first dose in 2022-23, leaving only 21,310 children who missed their first dose.

18 November 2023, 23:47 IST

Only 21K children missed measles vaccine, says India contradicting WHO-CDC report

18 November 2023, 23:47 IST

Reports claiming 11 lakh children missed first measles vaccine in 2022 'inaccurate': Health ministry

The catch-up vaccination age for the administration of MCV has been increased from two years to five years in the periodic immunisation intensification activities.

18 November 2023, 10:18 IST

Reports claiming 11 lakh children missed first measles vaccine in 2022 'inaccurate': Health ministry

18 November 2023, 10:18 IST

11 lakh children not covered under 2022 measles vaccine drive in India: WHO report

This places India among the top 10 countries with the highest number of children missing the 1st shot of vaccine.

18 November 2023, 10:08 IST

11 lakh children not covered under 2022 measles vaccine drive in India: WHO report

18 November 2023, 10:08 IST

Measles, rubella cases in K'taka rise nearly 7 times

The immunisation gap during Covid, along with increased surveillance over the past year, are said to be the reasons for the spike.

13 July 2023, 09:49 IST

Measles, rubella cases in Karnataka rise by nearly 7 times

Measles, rubella cases in K'taka rise nearly 7 times

13 July 2023, 09:49 IST

Indore boy becomes 1st in MP to die of measles this yr

Indore collector Dr Ilaiya Raja T said the boy, who belongs to a middle-class family, was not vaccinated against measles and had multiple health issues

16 February 2023, 15:47 IST

Indore boy first 'measles-infected' person to die in MP this year, say officials

Indore boy becomes 1st in MP to die of measles this yr

16 February 2023, 15:47 IST

Why WHO declared measles an 'imminent global threat'

Severe cases of measles can include encephalitis (brain swelling), blindness and pneumonia

07 December 2022, 11:01 IST

Why WHO has declared measles an 'imminent global threat'

Why WHO declared measles an 'imminent global threat'

07 December 2022, 11:01 IST