Measles - United States, 1992

Article Abstract:

There were 2,200 cases of measles reported in the US in 1992. This is 77% fewer cases than were reported in 1991 and 92% fewer than were reported in 1990. The largest outbreaks were in Texas (990 cases) and Kentucky (443 cases). Between 1989 and 1992 the average age of persons infected with measles dropped from 12 years to 4.9 years. Between 1989 and 1991, about 55,000 cases of measles were reported nationally. However, no outbreaks were reported between the middle of Oct 1992 and Jan 1993, which suggests that the measles epidemic in the US has ended. Explanations for the end of the resurgence include improved vaccination, an overall decline in the incidence of measles in the Western hemisphere and the observed cyclicity of measles transmission. Although about 78% of children aged one to four had been vaccinated for measles in 1991, only 42% of preschool children had received all the recommended vaccinations. Methods for improving the rates of vaccination include reducing the barriers to vaccination and educating parents about the importance of vaccination.

Management, Children, Diseases, Vaccination of children, Vaccination, Preschool children

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Global Measles Control and Regional Elimination, 1998-1999

Article Abstract:

Many countries have not completely eliminated measles and in most cases, this is because many children are not being vaccinated against measles. In 1998, 1 million people died from measles worldwide. Half of all the measles cases that were reported in 1998 were in African countries. These countries also have the lowest childhood vaccination rates, as does Southeast Asia. The American Region had the highest childhood vaccination rates and the lowest number of measles cases.

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Progress Toward Interrupting Indigenous Measles Transmission-- Region of the Americas, January 1999-September 2000

Article Abstract:

The number of measles cases in the Americas increased in 1997, after dropping from 250,000 cases in 1990 to an all-time low of 2,109 cases in 1996. Most countries began extensive vaccination campaigns to prevent a resurgence of measles in the Americas.

Central America, North America, South America, Health aspects

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