Measles
Measles case confirmed in Region Stockholm
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A measles case has been confirmed in Region Stockholm. Contact tracing is underway and all affected individuals have been informed, the region states. The highly contagious disease is rare in Sweden due to the childhood vaccination program.
The São Paulo State Health Department confirmed two new measles cases in the state capital on Tuesday (30), bringing the total infections recorded in the state in 2026 to seven.
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A measles vaccination campaign targeting more than 418,000 children has started in the Oromia, Amhara, Somali and South Ethiopia regions.
Measles infections in the United States hit their highest level in over three decades last year, with 2,242 confirmed cases. A surging outbreak in South Carolina, which has infected more than 600 people since October, threatens to surpass a major incident in West Texas. This development signals another challenging year for public health ahead.
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Measles cases in Northern Mindanao rose 11% in 2025, from 371 to 411, with 74% of patients unvaccinated. Health officials warn the situation could worsen in 2026 due to low vaccination rates. They are launching a supplemental immunization drive to provide booster shots to children.