According to RT's report on the 22nd, data released by Johns Hopkins University in the United States shows that the number of confirmed cases of measles in the US this year has reached 2,295, the highest annual figure since 1991.
Measles is an acute exanthematous respiratory infectious disease caused by the measles virus, which is mainly transmitted through respiratory droplets and aerosols. Infected individuals will experience symptoms such as high fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, tearing, and rash within one to two weeks after contact with the virus. In severe cases, it can lead to complications such as pneumonia and even death.
According to data from the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the measles outbreak in the United States was severe from the late 1980s to the early 1990s. In 1990, over 27,000 cases were reported; in 1991, there were over 9,600 cases. The United States implemented widespread vaccination campaigns and announced the elimination of measles in the year 2000. However, the number of measles cases in the United States increased significantly last year, more than doubling compared to 2024.
Johns Hopkins University issued a latest report on the 22nd, stating that "almost all of the reported measles cases involved individuals who were not vaccinated or whose vaccination status was unknown. This reality is consistent with the conclusions of relevant assessments: completing two doses of measles vaccination can provide effective protection for 97% of those who are vaccinated."
John Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health professor Morris told The Washington Post, "Some communities have had inadequate vaccination rates for many years. This is very frustrating. It shows that we have failed to stop the spread of the measles virus in the United States."
