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Measles jumps borders in North America with outbreaks in Canada, Mexico and US
NORTH AMERICA, APR 29 – Measles cases surged elevenfold in North America due to vaccination gaps, with over 2,500 cases and four deaths reported, WHO said.
- North America faces large measles outbreaks in Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. as of May 2025, with cases rising in border regions including El Paso and Ciudad Juarez.
- The outbreaks stem from failures to maintain a 95% vaccination rate, with initial cases traced to an 8-year-old child in Chihuahua and spread from Ontario and Texas since fall and January.
- El Paso has 38 measles cases, mostly adults, with three hospitalizations, while Chihuahua reports 786 cases and Ciudad Juarez 14, highlighting cross-border mobility and informal but good health department communication.
- Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian compared measles to a forest fire with “burning embers floating in the air right now,” while WHO reports measles activity in the Americas has increased elevenfold from last year.
- The continuing spread and high case counts imply sustained public health challenges and costs, with officials expecting more cases and ongoing need for vaccination efforts in affected regions.
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