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Epidemiological update: Measles and Diphtheria (1 February 2021)
PAHO WHO
Posted 2 Feb 2021
Originally published 1 Feb 2021
Situation Summary in the Region of the Americas
Several factors have contributed to the outbreaks of measles and diphtheria in the Region of the Americas, including lack of compliance of vaccination coverage. Moreover, the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has decrease in the demand for vaccination services, followed by the impact on the vaccination coverages and the postponement of vaccination campaigns.
The following is a summary of the epidemiological situation of measles and diphtheria in 2020, as of epidemiological week (EW) 53....
Epidemiological update: Measles and Diphtheria (1 February 2021)
PAHO WHO
Posted 2 Feb 2021
Originally published 1 Feb 2021
Situation Summary in the Region of the Americas
Several factors have contributed to the outbreaks of measles and diphtheria in the Region of the Americas, including lack of compliance of vaccination coverage. Moreover, the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has decrease in the demand for vaccination services, followed by the impact on the vaccination coverages and the postponement of vaccination campaigns.
The following is a summary of the epidemiological situation of measles and diphtheria in 2020, as of epidemiological week (EW) 53....