India's drug price regulator, NPPA, has approved a 20% price increase for Serum Institute of India's BCG, measles, and measles-rubella vaccines. This decision is unusual given the company's market dominance and comes after Serum Institute argued for the hike due to rising costs and the vaccines' critical public health importance.
Two children have died from measles in England this year, with one succumbing to acute measles and the other to its late effects. Health officials report over 100 new cases in the last fortnight, primarily among unvaccinated children under 10.
A measles outbreak in southern Utah, fueled by low vaccination rates, has overwhelmed public health departments, highlighting a broader decline in vaccine confidence and public health infrastructure across the US.
Measles cases in the U.S. have exceeded 2,000, nearing last year's total of 2,288, due to declining vaccination rates, with outbreaks in several states including Utah, Texas, and South Carolina.
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup expands across the US, Canada, and Mexico, health officials are preparing for infectious disease threats, prioritizing measles and respiratory viruses over Ebola due to lower transmission risk. Enhanced surveillance and screening measures are in place.
Over 60,000 suspected measles cases and nearly 600 deaths reported in Bangladesh since mid-March, with malnourished children and underserved communities most affected. Gaps in vaccination coverage raise concerns of further spread.
Japan has reported 511 measles cases this year as of June 2, nearly four times the number reported during the same period last year. Tokyo accounts for nearly half of the national total with 253 cases. The National Institute of Infectious Diseases highlights the virus's high transmissibility and urges vaccination.
Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary, Minoru Kiihara, expressed concern over the high level of measles infections, urging those planning international travel or unvaccinated to consider vaccination. He also advised seeking medical attention for suspicious symptoms while avoiding public transport.
Michigan health officials are urging parents to vaccinate babies against measles early due to rising cases and record-high opt-outs for school-age children. Efforts to mandate vaccine education for waivers have shifted to a hybrid online/in-person model due to hostility, leading to ongoing debates about vaccine choice.
Michigan health officials are urging early measles vaccinations for babies due to rising cases, while a shift to hybrid waiver systems for school exemptions sparks controversy and concerns about declining immunization rates.
Japan has reported 511 cumulative measles cases in 2026, nearly four times the number from the same period in 2025. The National Institute of Infectious Diseases data indicates this is the second-highest figure in a decade, with Tokyo reporting the most cases in the week of May 18-24.
Taiwan reported a measles cluster involving two confirmed cases, stemming from a foreign traveler who contracted the virus during her visit. The traveler infected her male friend, leading to a local outbreak. Health authorities are monitoring 491 contacts.
Japan is experiencing a significant rise in measles cases, with 511 reported so far this year, nearing the record high of 2019. The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare emphasizes the importance of vaccination.
A 2025 measles outbreak in the US, analyzed in a recent study, shows high hospitalization rates (18.5%) and severe complications, contradicting anti-vaccine claims. Vaccination rates have declined, leading to a surge in outbreaks, threatening the US's measles elimination status.
Bangladesh faces a severe measles outbreak with over 67,000 cases and more than 500 deaths, mostly among young children. The crisis was exacerbated by a 2024 vaccine program disruption under the interim government, leading to vaccine unavailability. The new government, elected in February, has launched a large-scale immunization campaign, vaccinating 18 million children in four weeks, but experts anticipate at least another month before the outbreak subsides.
Over 500 children have died from measles in Bangladesh since March, with over 60,000 suspected cases. A mass vaccination campaign is underway after delays in vaccine procurement and gaps in routine vaccination, exacerbated by COVID-19 and recent political changes.
Bangladesh is experiencing its worst measles outbreak in years, with over 500 child deaths attributed to a "vaccine gap" caused by disruptions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Authorities, with WHO, UNICEF, and Gavi support, are launching a massive catch-up vaccination campaign for over 20 million children.
Bangladesh reports over 500 child deaths from measles, the country's worst preventable disease epidemic in decades. Taiwan's CDC has raised its travel advisory for Bangladesh to "Alert" and urges vaccination for travelers.
A severe measles outbreak in Bangladesh has claimed the lives of over 500 children, marking the deadliest surge in decades. Hospitals are overwhelmed, and while a mass vaccination drive is underway, its full impact will take months. Gaps in immunization, exacerbated by the 2024 student uprising, have left many children vulnerable.
A fan attending SEVENTEEN's fan meeting at Tokyo Dome on May 13th has been diagnosed with measles. Japan is experiencing a surge in measles cases, with over 479 infections reported by May 10th, nearly four times last year's total. Health officials urge attendees with symptoms to contact medical institutions and get vaccinated.
Bangladesh's BNP government claims it inherited a severe measles vaccine shortage, leading to a crisis with nearly 460 child deaths. The High Court is considering a plea to bar interim government figures, including Muhammad Yunus, from leaving the country pending investigation.
France reported over 800 measles cases in 2025, an 80% increase from 2024, with over 300 hospitalizations and seven deaths. Health officials urge intensified vaccination efforts, particularly for adolescents and young adults.
A court has been asked to bar Muhammad Yunus and 24 others from leaving Bangladesh amid an investigation into a measles vaccine shortage that has killed over 450 children since mid-March. The shortage occurred during Yunus's tenure as interim government chief.
South Carolina health officials have declared an end to the largest measles outbreak in the U.S. since 1991, with 997 cases over six months starting last October. The outbreak, centered in Spartanburg County where most schools had vaccination rates below the 95% threshold, was contained to the northwest region of the state. At least 21 people were hospitalized, and the state succeeded in stopping transmission partly due to increased vaccination rates. While the outbreak is over, more than 20 other outbreaks have been reported across the U.S. this year, with large outbreaks in Texas, Florida and Utah.
